User Guide to graphics software for CHROME 400 Series and CHROME 500 Series © 2009 S3 Graphics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved www.s3graphics.com 1/6/2009 SG195-B.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 How to Use this Guide Technology Summary System Requirements Identification Modes 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 7 8 8 9 9 Windows Modes HDMI Compatible Modes Device Specific Modes 9 9 10 SECTION 2 INSTALL HARDWARE 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.
6.3 6.4 6.5 S3 ScreenToys Tab S3 Taskbar Icon CHROME® Menu 6.5.1 6.5.2 6.5.3 6.5.4 48 50 51 CHROME® Menu General Settings CHROME® Menu and S3 ScreenToys Preferences CHROME® Menu Access to S3 ScreenToys CHROME® Menu for Display Devices and Modes 51 53 56 57 SECTION 7 S3 SCREENTOYS DEVICE MANAGEMENT 7.1 61 S3 ScreenToys Device Management Display Controls 7.1.1 7.1.2 7.1.3 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.
SECTION 13 MAINTENANCE GUIDE 13.1 13.2 13.3 Finding Driver Updates Installing Driver Updates Software Removal 13.3.1 13.3.2 13.3.
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION This S3 Graphics User Guide provides instruction for the installation and removal of display drivers and associated utilities for the Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems using S3 Graphics CHROME 500 Series GPUs. 1.1 How to Use this Guide This section summarizes the basic conventions used in S3 Graphics User Guide instructions. Subject to Change: S3 Graphics continues software enhancements throughout the life of a product.
1.2 Technology Summary The PCI Express™ CHROME 500 Series products are S3 Graphics’ high performance 3D graphics and video processors that combine hardware acceleration for Microsoft’s DirectX™ 10.1 Shaders with the Hi-Def™ high definition display capabilities and the advanced ChromotionHD 2.0 Programmable Video Engine.
1.4 Identification This guide is compatible with current S3 Graphics CHROME 400 Series and CHROME 500 Series graphics adapters. The graphics chipset Vendor ID is 5333 for S3 Graphics. S3 Graphics CHROME 500 Series products include the following. The Device ID for desktop products is 9060. CHROME 500 Series CHROME 400 Series CHROME 530 GT CHROME 440 GTX (others in future) CHROME 430 GT CHROME 430 GS 1.
1.5.3 Device Specific Modes The following additional modes may be accessible if reported as supported by a connected display device. Supported modes are not limited to the list below, and may include wide screen modes, if the detected device reports wide-screen support.
SECTION 2 INSTALL HARDWARE Review documentation provided by your system vendor. Some systems, for example Dual-PCIe slotted systems, may require special configuration. If your S3 Graphics GPU is integrated into your system’s motherboard, skip to section 2.4 to begin attaching video cables to the system. 2.
2.2 Your Board Components The following diagram shows a typical CHROME 500 Series PCIe board layout with its major components and connections. 5 2 1 3 6 4 1 CHROME 500 Series GPU (under fansink) 2 3 4 Video RAM (under fan-sink) Fan-sink PCIe Interface 5 6 HDMI Receptacle DVI Receptacle Note: Your board may appear different than the above example. For instance, your board may be blue in color instead of green. Or your board may have a different fan-sink.
2.3 Install Your New Board 1. Turn the power off and unplug your system. 2. Remove your computer cover and locate the slot where you will insert your new graphics card in a PCIe (PCI Express) slot (usually dark brown color). For a dual PCIe slot system, a single graphics board is usually installed in the slot closest to the CPU. 3. Remove any existing VGA card in the slot you want to use. If the slot was empty, remove the bracket plate associated with the slot.
2.4 Attach Video Cables Video output connections must be correctly attached to your system to enable the video display capabilities of your new S3 Graphics board. The connections available on the bracket of your graphics board may look similar to the following example. CRT: HDMI: DVI: Connect at least one display output device. 9. To output display to a DVI panel device, connect the DVI plug at the end of your monitor cable to the DVI-I connector receptacle on your graphics board.
10. To output display to a CRT device, connect your CRT monitor cable to the CRT receptacle if your board has one. Otherwise, use a CRT-DVI converter dongle. Connect the dongle to the DVI-I connector receptacle on your graphics board. Receptacle for CRT out Cable with CRT plug DVI-I Receptacle can be used for CRT out Cable with CRT plug CRT to DVI converter dongle 11. To output display to your HDMI Device, connect your HDMI cable to the HDMI connector receptacle located on your board.
Microsoft Windows Vista provides an HD Audio software driver, which must be installed and activated for S3 HD Audio to be available. To use S3 HD Audio with Windows XP, you must have Windows XP Service Pack 3 installed. Additionally, you need to set S3 HD Audio as the default audio device in the Sound page of the Control Panel. 2.5 Finish Connections and Power On 12. Re-connect any other detached cables. 13. Plug your system into its electrical source.
SECTION 3 INSTALL SOFTWARE Driver packages for S3 Graphics GPUs (from CD or download) should always include a companion set of display drivers and multi-language utilities. Depending on the source of your download package, the package may be compressed, and a driver install tool may also be included. These instructions detail an initial installation of S3 Graphics driver software. Step 1. Have your CD with S3 Graphics software available. You will need it later. Step 2.
(Alternate method: see instructions in the Driver Maintenance section under Installing Driver Updates.) Step 4. For Windows XP: As Windows XP launches, a Found New Hardware Wizard message window appears. Continuing for both Windows Vista and Windows XP: Step 5. Insert your CD with S3 Graphics software in your CD-ROM drive. The CD should auto-run and launch the install tool. Tip: If your CD does not auto-run an install program, Click Start, Run and Browse to D:\S3G_CHROME5x_Vista_xxxxxx.
Tip: If a message window appears indicating your software “has not passed Windows Logo testing”, click Continue Anyway to force the installation. Step 8. Note that the screen may go blank for a second or two during the driver installation process. This is normal. Step 9. The install process may take a few minutes. Step 10. If the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Finish.
SECTION 4 DISPLAY SETTINGS BASICS Windows operating systems give you the ability to customize your graphics desktop through the Display Settings pages and controls. This section outlines the basic controls provided by the operating system, some of which are also accessible from S3 ScreenToys links. Subsequent sections of this manual will detail the use of the additional controls which are available through the S3 Graphics ScreenToys utilities.
4.1 Screen Resolution and Color Quality Control the desktop’s screen resolution and color quality through the Windows Vista Display Settings dialog or the Windows XP Display Properties Settings. ACCESS: The basic display settings window is accessible when you: Vista: right click on any unpopulated area of the Desktop. Click Personalize. Click Display Settings. The Display Settings window appears open on the Monitor tab. XP: right click on any unpopulated area of the Desktop. Click Properties.
OPTIONS: Settings for Basic Display Resolution (XP Screen resolution) area Use these settings to adjust basic settings for each display device. Each display output device can be configured with independent settings. If you have multiple displays, use the dropdown list to select the display for which you wish to configure basic settings. Slide the Resolution slider bar to the desired resolution.
4.2 Basic Display Settings General Display Settings Display Monitor Icon area For Windows Vista these settings appear on the Display Settings/Monitor tab. For Windows XP these settings appear on the Display Properties/Settings tab. Use these settings to identify and adjust the relationships between your monitors when you have multiple display output devices. This area contains the Monitor icons which represent the relationships between your displays.
Drag the icons to match your monitors. (XP Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors.) Position the cursor over a monitor icon, depress the left mouse button and hold it to drag the icon to a position that reflects the relative position of your display devices. The display monitor icons can be positioned side by side or up and down. The position should reflect how you want to move items between monitors, and does not have to reflect the true physical arrangement.
Extend the desktop onto this monitor (XP Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor ) If only one display is available, this checkbox will be checked but grayed out and not available for adjustment. If you have two display devices detected, click the Extend the desktop onto this monitor checkbox to use both monitors in tandem as a single desktop image. After you enable Extend the desktop onto this monitor, you will be able to drag windows and icons across your screen onto the other monitors.
Advanced Settings (XP Advanced) Click on Advanced Settings to access operating system controls for display including at least: General (XP only) Adapter Monitor Troubleshoot Color Management and S3 ScreenToys: The S3 ScreenToys tab includes the CHROME Information page with an S3 Graphics ScreenToys button which provides access to the tools and utilities. User Guide for Chrome 400/500 Series Graphics SG195-B.
4.3 Adjust Resolution, Color Quality and Refresh at the Same Time The Display Settings Advanced Adapter page is provided by the operating system and provides access to general information about your Display Adapter. Additionally, the Adapter tab provides a List All Modes box. You can use this box to change desktop graphics resolution, color quality and refresh rate simultaneously. Click on List All Modes.
SECTION 5 MONITOR CONFIGURATION BASICS This section details monitor related settings to configure for optimal use with your S3 Graphics display adapter, including: Monitor definition change Refresh rate adjustment Multiple monitor considerations Display device attachment and reconnection 5.1 Monitor Definition Windows should automatically detect your monitor or other display device.
Step 5. Click Driver tab. Step 6. Click Update Driver button. This launches the Windows Hardware Update Wizard. Follow the Windows Wizard directions to update your monitor software. 5.2 Refresh Rate Adjustment Once your screen resolution, color quality and monitor settings are established, you can adjust your monitor’s refresh rate to provide an optimized display with minimal screen flicker. ACCESS: To adjust refresh rate, right click on the desktop, select Personalize. Click Display Settings.
OPTIONS: Monitor Settings area Use this area to select a monitor refresh rate, and to control the availability of modes for selection. Screen refresh rate dropdown list Click on the down arrow at the right of the screen refresh drop down list to view a list of refresh rates available. Click on the desired rate. A higher rate will refresh your display more frequently, reducing screen flicker. If you have a fixed frequency display, only one default refresh rate is usually available for selection.
5.3 Using Multiple Monitors The multiple monitor features available with Windows Vista and Windows XP allow multiple video cards to be active with each one displaying a different area of the entire desktop. S3 Graphics discrete GPUs are Dual Head devices. This means each device has two graphics engines, each of which is capable of providing independent display output. Windows Vista and Windows XP support the use of a single adapter to drive a multiple monitor configuration.
5.3.1 Typical Display Device Combinations Because S3 Graphics products are Dual Head devices, the single adapter can drive more than one output device. The following output devices and device combinations are those typically supported by S3 Graphics adapters and software on desktop configurations. Additional combinations may be possible with specialized hardware.
5.3.2 Enabling a Multiple Monitor Clone Display To extend the desktop onto a second monitor, use the operating system Display Settings page Extend the desktop option. To enable a Multiple Monitor Clone desktop, where the secondary display shows an image duplicate of the primary screen, you must use S3 ScreenToys. This configuration is required for ChromoVision full screen video. To enable a Multiple Monitor Clone desktop, Step 1. Right click on the desktop. Select S3 Screen Toys. Step 2.
5.3.3 Display Device Attachment and Detection A device must be detected as connected and enabled before it can be configured through S3 ScreenToys Device Management. Devices can be added or removed in a hot-plug or hot unplug manner. 5.3.3.1 Force a re-enumeration A re-enumeration of display devices can be done at any time by checking the Redetect display devices under Options dropdown list on the S3 ScreenToys Device Management page. 5.3.3.
5.3.3.3 Step by Step Display Device Attachment Windows XP has a less robust detection scheme than Windows Vista. If a reenumeration fails, and you wish to attach a new or second display output device to your Windows XP system, use of the following procedure is recommended. Step 1. While the system is powered off and unplugged, attach a new or second display output device to your graphics board. Step 2. Reconnect your cables. Power the new display device. Step 3. Reboot the system. Step 4.
SECTION 6 S3 SCREENTOYS BASICS For advanced option adjustments for your display adapter, the S3 Graphics ScreenToys dialogs should be used. This section details basic access and navigation for the S3 ScreenToys tools. Also, typical page layout and common controls are outlined for the S3 ScreenToys dialog pages. 6.1 Basic Navigation to S3 ScreenToys ACCESS: There are many ways to open the S3 ScreenToys dialog pages: Right click in any unpopulated area of the Desktop. A pop-up menu will appear.
6.2 S3 ScreenToys Dialog Basics This section discusses the many elements of the S3 ScreenToys dialog windows which are consistent across all the S3 ScreenToys pages. OPTIONS: The S3 ScreenToys window has the following key components. 6.2.1 Title Bar and Banner Title bars and Banner Window title S3 ScreenToys logo Banner title The S3 Graphics ScreenToys banners identify the tool with text and graphics. The window title bar will contain a logo bitmap and the phrase S3 Graphics ScreenToys.
6.2.2 Monitors List The area just below the banner contains access to important configuration aids. Monitors dropdown list The left side of the S3 ScreenToys window includes a dropdown list for display selection. Monitors: dropdown list If you have only one monitor connected and active in your system, or you have two devices acting in duplicate or clone mode, this option will be dimmed and unavailable for selection.
6.2.3 Buttons S3 ScreenToys has many buttons to provide easy access. Buttons can be roughly grouped into four categories: Bottom Buttons: these buttons appear at the bottom of a dialog window and are used to Apply, Cancel, or Undo setting values, to restore defaults or to close the window. Personalization Setting Buttons: these buttons appear at the top of the main S3 ScreenToys window and allow you open dialogs which provide customizable options for Hotkeys and S3 ScreenToys menu behaviors.
6.2.3.2 Command Buttons in Footer Footer area Command buttons The bottom footer area of the S3 ScreenToys window usually contains 4 buttons. Defaults Click Defaults to return the status values in the settings area of the current page to the default. This button does not affect settings on the other S3 ScreenToys pages which are not visible. If Apply All or Undo All appears dimmed and not selectable, it is unavailable because you have not yet made any changes on any of the utility pages.
Close Restore Apply) on every page during this session will be canceled and will revert to back to the values last saved or last applied. Then the S3 ScreenToys window will be minimized. The S3 ScreenToys taskbar icon will remain in the taskbar. Click Cancel to close the dialog but keep the S3 ScreenToys window open on the desktop. When you click on the white U in the upper right corner of the S3 ScreenToys dialog window and you have unapplied changes, no dialog box will pop.
6.2.4.2 Hotkeys Control S3Hotkeys provide customization of display-related hotkeys. S3Hotkey window The S3Hotkey dialog window allows control and customization of display-related hotkeys. Enable Hot Keys checkbox When the Enable Hot Keys checkbox is checked (default), hot keys functionality is available to use at any time. Only those hotkeys whose Status is On will actually be available. If a hotkey has a status of Off, it will not be available.
To change a hotkey sequence Double-click a hotkey row in the dialog window and the following dialog appears. You can input a new preferred hot key sequence for the hotkey named above the fill in text box. You must use at least one control key (CTRL, SHIFT and/or ALT) followed by another key. If the key combination you selected is already in use, a dialog will tell you. Click OK to make your change, or Cancel to exit without change. User Guide for Chrome 400/500 Series Graphics SG195-B.
6.2.5 Left Menus Left Panel Menus The left side of the S3 ScreenToys window contains selection items for display and utility. Basic and Advanced dropdown lists These two dropdown lists contain the Basic and Advanced utility menu items available for further configuration. Use the Menu Expand and the Menu Hide buttons to control the display of menu items. The default view of the menu lists is Group View (shown above).
6.2.6 Right Panel Controls 6.2.6.1 Shortcut Keys The right main panel contains the adjustable settings for the S3 ScreenToys utility named in the banner, and selected in the left panel utility dropdown lists. Settings Area Utility content will vary, and utility-specific context menus and tips are available. Alt+Shortcut Keys Shortcut keys for menu items are indicated by an underlined letter in the string. Press the Alt key down and then press the indicated letter to invoke the command.
6.2.6.2 Context Menus and Tooltips Context Menus Context menu appearance may vary between operating systems. These menus display on a right click when the pointer is positioned on top of an item. For example, here is a context menu for the Device Management CRT icon: Tip: Whenever a right-click menu is available for the item underneath the hovering cursor, the cursor will change to a cursor with a small mouse image with the right button in red.
6.2.6.3 Sliders Sliders Slider colors Some advanced adjustments are made using a slider which can be moved to the left or right to change a value within a range. When a slider is selected, it will have an outline around it. The intensity and outline color of the tab on the slider will vary depending on pointer activity: Light: Pointer is hovering over the slider tab. Gray outline: Normal Intense: Pointer is holding or dragging the slider tab. An Infotip may also appear to show the slider value.
6.3 S3 ScreenToys Tab This informational tab includes a button to access the S3 ScreenToys dialog window. ACCESS: To open the advanced ScreenToys tab, right click in any unpopulated area of the Desktop. Click Personalize. Click Display Settings. (XP: Click Properties/ Settings). Click Advanced Settings… (XP: Advanced), then click the S3 ScreenToys tab.
Graphics drivers area This area includes information about the display drivers. DX10 UserMode driver and UserMode driver Shows the S3 Graphics Windows Vista User Mode display driver filenames and version numbers. Driver version numbers are divided into two portions separated by a hyphen. The first portion is the version number following Microsoft’s conventional format. The portion after the hyphen is S3 Graphics internal version number.
6.4 S3 Taskbar Icon S3 Graphics software packages include a taskbar icon giving you reduced-click access to S3 Graphics display configuration options and utility windows. The CHROME® menu is accessible through the taskbar icon which appears as the S3 logo represented by a black “S3” on a yellowish background . A left click on the icon will launch the S3 ScreenToys Device Management window. A single right click on the icon will bring up the CHROME® taskbar menu. Click to select any option from the menu.
6.5 CHROME® Menu 6.5.1 CHROME® Menu General Settings CHROME® menu: general settings These items provide general information about the S3 ScreenToys and CHROME® Menu. Information Click Information to launch the S3 ScreenToys Information page which provides copyright and version information about the system environment and installed S3 Graphics software. Some of this information is the same as provided on the Display Settings Advanced S3 ScreenToys tab page.
Exit Click Exit to deactivate the S3 taskbar icon and close the CHROME® menu. A dialog box may pop up asking if you want to exit completely. Click Yes to exit completely. To re-activate the S3 taskbar icon and CHROME® menu, simply right click on the desktop and select S3 ScreenToys. User Guide for Chrome 400/500 Series Graphics SG195-B.
6.5.2 CHROME® Menu and S3 ScreenToys Preferences Preferences Show menu for changing modes Preferences options allow control of options for customizing the behavior of S3 ScreenToys menu and window items. The Preferences dialog can be selected from a button on the upper right of the main S3ScreenToys page, or from the CHROME® taskbar menu.
Show utilities on menus Clear the checkbox to disable this option. When the checkbox is not checked, your CHROME® menu will appear similar to the sample on the right. You can still access all the utilities from S3 ScreenToys windows available when you right click on an empty area of the Desktop, then click S3 ScreenToys. Show banner on menu Select Show banner on menu to show a vertical banner on the left side of the CHROME taskbar menu. The banner is shown by default.
Load when Windows starts Select Load when Windows starts to load S3 ScreenToys taskbar icon whenever Windows starts. The initial default setting is checked (enabled), and the CHROME® taskbar icon will load on restart, and the S3 ScreenToys item will appear on desktop right-click. Clear the checkbox and the taskbar icon will not automatically load the next time Windows starts. Note that the desktop right-click context menu for S3 ScreenToys is not affected by this setting, and will always be available.
6.5.3 CHROME® Menu Access to S3 ScreenToys Utility Access area Available S3 Graphics utilities will be listed in this area. If you have enabled Extend the desktop in Display Settings, any configuration options you make through this list will apply to Display 1 or Display 2, as selected in the row above this area. Video Color Setttings, Desktop Color, 3D Settings, Chromotion Video, Click on a utility name to open that utility window directly.
6.5.4 CHROME® Menu for Display Devices and Modes Monitor √ 1. xxx Monitor 2. xxx Monitor Use this area to toggle between selected displays. A check indicates which display is selected for configuration with the display specific utilities listed in the CHROME® menu and S3 ScreenToys pages. If two monitors are available for configuration: If you are in clone mode, the Monitor submenu will contain one item 1. (Multiple Monitors).
Devices types list Click to select a device for current configuration when in Multiple Monitor clone mode. If you have unchecked the Options menu item Show only connected display devices. Then the device option will show all possible display options compatible with your hardware, including those which are not connected and not enabled. If you have two displays, for example: Multiple Monitor configuration with one of the connected devices disabled (see above where only CRT device is selected).
Display modes area Use these submenus for changing display screen resolution and color quality for a single connected device. When multiple monitors are configurable, the there will be a mode list submenu for each display. Display Modes Display 1 Modes Display 2 Modes submenus Select Display Modes to access a list of supported desktop modes for the configurable display device. If more than one display is enabled and configurable there will be both a Display 1 Modes and a Display 2 Modes submenu.
asked to confirm your choice. The software may ask to restart your computer if the number of colors changes. Display Modes (for 2 devices in multiple monitor clone mode) If two display devices are connected and configured for clone mode, then the CHROME® Monitor menu will display 1. (Multiple Monitors). The monitors to be affected by changes to Display Modes are controlled through the CHROME Display Devices menu.
SECTION 7 S3 SCREENTOYS DEVICE MANAGEMENT This section details the S3 ScreenToys controls for display device configuration and management. 7.1 S3 ScreenToys Device Management Display Controls ACCESS: To adjust display device settings for active displays, right click on an empty area of the desktop to activate the pop-up menu, then click S3 ScreenToys. Alternately, click on the S3 tray icon, select Display Devices, then Device Management from the CHROME® menu.
7.1.1 Display Icons Display Devices area This area contains icons and checkboxes for supported display devices. Display Device Icons The Display Devices area contains Display Device Icons for the currently supported display devices. Devices which display a yellow flower on their screen (not dark gray) are currently detected as connected and active. HDMI DVI CRT LCD Some desktop board configurations are capable of supporting a 2nd HDMI or a 2nd DVI.
treat the device as inactive. Check the device’s Display Status checkbox to change the device’s status to ON. Clear the checkbox to change the device’s status to OFF. You must select Apply All to finalize the Status change. At a minimum at least one device must be on. S3 Graphics software will disallow device combinations that are not compatible with your hardware. Display device status cannot be adjusted while in Windows Vista/XP Extended desktop mode.
Device state indicators Display Device Icons change their appearance to reflect the state of the display device. Note: In the Options dropdown list, un-check Show Connected Devices only to see icons for both available and unavailable displays. Disallowed. The icon will have a gray screen and will be dimmed and unavailable. A red circle with a diagonal line through it will overlay on uper left corner of the device image and the device text and status checkbox will be dimmed.
Device state indicators (cont.) Status: Status: (multiple monitor) Connected/ Enabled/ Not Selected. The icon will display the device with a yellow flower screen and a check in the device status checkbox. The Connected/Enabled/Not Selected Device is detected as connected and active. S3 Device Management configuration options can not be made for this device at present, since it does not have a blue outline indicating it is selected for configuration.
Primary Secondary Status Indicators For dual display configurations, rectangle pairs may appear to the upper right of a display icon. The leftmost upper rectangle is outlined in red and gives the status of that display, and the rightmost lower rectangle is outlined in black and reports the status of the other display. If the leftmost upper rectangle is bright yellow and in front of the lower rectangle, then that device is the Primary View.
7.1.2 Display Options dropdown list Options dropdown list The Options dropdown list provides options which allow you to control the re-enumeration of the connected devices and access to controls for basic display settings. Options include: Re-detect display devices Check this option to force a re-enumeration of your connected devices. This will Re-detect all connected devices, which may be useful to do after you have connected a new device.
