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NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync II
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Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................1 About This Guide .......................................................................... 1 NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync II ...........................................................3 System Requirements .................................................................... 3 Implementing SLI Technology ........................................................ 3 NVIDIA Frame Synchronization .
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Swap Sync ............................................................................. 38 Setting Up Genlock + Frame Lock ................................................ 39 Leveraging Frame Lock/Genlock in OpenGL ................................... 40 Frame Lock Restrictions........................................................... 40 Supported Frame Lock Confi gurations ...................................... 41 Confi guring Frame Sync Using nvidia-settings Command ................ 42 General S
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Introduction to NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync II The NVIDIA® Quadro® G-Sync™ II is an option card for the NVIDIA Quadro FX 5600 and Quadro FX 4600 graphics boards. Featuring frame lock and genlock functionality, the Quadro G-Sync II delivers unprecedented levels of realism, visualization and collaborative capabilities by enabling advanced multi-system and multi-device visualization environments. Note: It is important to register your NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync II in order to receive NVIDIA Customer Care
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NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync II User Guide 2
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NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync II System Requirements Operating System (32-bit or 64-bit) Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Professional x64 Edition Linux Solaris x86 Processor Intel Pentium 4 or Xeon processor or higher AMD Opteron processor or higher RAM 1 GB minimum, 2 GB recommended System Interface 1 open expansion slot Implementing SLI Technology To take advantage of NVIDIA’s SLI™ technology combined with Genlock/Frame lock functionality, you must install one NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync
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NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync II User Guide NVIDIA Frame Synchronization Visual computing applications that involve multiple displays or even multiple windows within a display can require special signal processing and application controls in order to function properly. For example, in order to produce quality video recording of animated graphics, the display graphics must be synchronized with the video camera. As another example, applications presented on multiple displays must be synchronized in o
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NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync II NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync II Equipment The following equipment is included in the NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync II box. One (1) NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync II Option Card Installs into an open expansion slot in your computer. Two (2) Ribbon Cables Used to connect the primary G-Sync connector on the G- Sync II option card to the G-Sync connector on the Quadro FX graphics board. One (1) Quadro G-Sync Cable Used to connect multiple Quadro G-Sync II enabled systems. One (1) Registration Card
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NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync II User Guide Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, and injury always follow basic safety precautions. Note: All hardware must be installed prior to installation of the drivers. Remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft, damp cloth from cleaning exposed surfaces. Do not operate this product near water or when your hands or body are wet. Do not place t
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NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync II Installing NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync II Card Before you begin, make sure that the Quadro FX 4600 and/or Quadro FX 5600 graphics board and NVIDIA drivers are correctly installed. The following is additional information concerning installation of the NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync II card. Note: The NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync II option card must be used only in conjunction with an NVIDIA Quadro FX 4600 or an NVIDIA Quadro FX 5600 graphics board. 1. Install the Quadro G-Sync II option card
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NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync II User Guide Quadro FX 4600 or Quadro FX 5600 Cable connecting the Quadro G-Sync graphics board card to the Quadro FX 4600 or Quadro FX 5600 card Quadro G-Sync II 8
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NVIDIA Frame Synchronization Under Windows XP This section describes how to set up frame synchronization under Windows XP. It contains the following sections: How To Set Up Genlock How To Set Up Frame Lock Setting Up Genlock + Frame Lock 9
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NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync II User Guide How To Set Up Genlock The following are the basic steps to genlocking a system. Detailed instructions are provided in the related sections: Set Up the Hardware Connect the external sync source to the BNC connector on the graphics board. Set Up the Software Use the NVIDIA Control Panel Workstation->Synchronize displays page to establish the system as the server, to choose the sync source, and confi gure the sync pulse. Set Up the Hardware 1. Start the s
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NVIDIA Frame Synchronization Under Windows XP 1. Check the LED on the connector panel. A green LED means the hardware has detected the timing signal and you can proceed to the next step. An occasional red fl ash is OK. A red LED means the hardware can’t detect the timing signal. Check the signal source and correct the problem before proceeding. NVIDIA Q uadro G-Sync II Connector Bracket Sync Source Server 11
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NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync II User Guide Set Up the Software This section provides intructions for using the NVIDIA Control Panel to set up the genlock system. Basic Genlock Setup Detecting the House Sync Signal Using the House Sync Signal Restoring an Unstable Display Basic Genlock Setup 1. Right-click the desktop and then from the pop-up menu click NVIDIA Control Panel. 2. From the NVIDIA Control Panel Select a Task pane, under the Workstation heading, click Synchronize displays to open that
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NVIDIA Frame Synchronization Under Windows XP 3. Under The timing server is, click the On this system radio button. 4. Click Apply. The graphics board should automatically detect the sync signal and no further action is needed. The following sections provide information on other tasks such as how to adjust the synchronization to the external house sync. You can also consult the online help by pressing F1 to open the Help fi le and then opening the Workstation->Frame Synchronization contents.
