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Nvidia Quadro G-Sync
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Table of Contents
References and Resources
About This Guide
Introduction to Nvidia Quadro G-Sync
Nvidia Quadro G-Sync II User Guide
Implementing SLI Technology
System Requirements
Unpacking
Nvidia Frame Synchronization
Two 2 Ribbon Cables
Nvidia Quadro G-Sync II Equipment
Safety Instructions
Installing Nvidia Quadro G-Sync II Card
Quadro G-Sync
Nvidia Frame Synchronization Under Windows XP
Set Up the Hardware
How To Set Up Genlock
VID IA Q uadro G-Sync Onnector Bracket Sync Source Server
Basic Genlock Setup
Set Up the Software
Click OK to save the settings
Detecting the House Sync Signal
Under The synchronization pulses are based on, click
Using the House Sync Signal
Ou tgo in g Sync trigg ered from lead in g and falling ed ge
Viewing the Connection Status
How To Set Up Frame Lock
Restoring an Unstable Display
Er ver
Click Apply
Set Up the Server Software
Basic Server Setup
Click Edit Settings to open the Server Settings dialog box
Changing the Timing Signal Frequency
Basic Client Setup
Set Up the Client Software
Yn c D elay Skew
Introducing a Timing Delay at Client Systems
Swap Sync Setup
Setting Up Genlock + Frame Lock
Checking the Connection Status
Swap Sync
Nvidia Quadro G-Sync II User Guide
Nvidia Frame Synchronization Under Linux
Using the nvidia-settings Utility
Nvidia Q uadro G-Sync Connector Bracket Syn c Sou rce
An X Server is typically specified in the format systemm
Go to the nvidia-settingsframe lock panel
Synchronizing to the External House Signal
Ou tgo in g Sync trigg ered from lead in g and falling ed ge
Understanding the Status Indicators
Sync and Connection Status for the Genlock Server
Four frame locked systems
An X Server is typically specified in the format systemm
Test the Connections
Sync and Connection Status for the Server
Check the Use House Sync if Present check box
Frame Lock Restrictions
Leveraging Frame Lock Genlock in OpenGL
Frame Lock + SLI SFR, AFR, or Sliaa Two Quadros, Single
Supported Frame Lock Configurations
Sample Configurations
General Steps
Query the enabled displays on the Quadro
Make sure frame lock sync is disabled
Genlock Example
Check that the refresh rate is the one we want
Configure the house sync signal video mode
Enable use of the house sync signal
Enable framelocking
Toggle the test signal
First display from system
Disable frame lock
Frame Lock Example
Disable the house sync signal on the master device
Query the enabled displays on the Quadros
Enable frame lock on server
Check the refresh rate is the same for all displays
Make sure frame lock is disabled for all Quadros
Enable frame lock on slave devices
Verify that the refresh rate is the same for all displays
Writing a Frame Lock Client for NV-CONTROL 1.8 and earlier
Enable frame lock on the slave devices
Writing a Frame Lock NV-CONTROL Client
Node Most likely, you want
Are using a house sync. Most likely, you want
Framelocksyncdisable on each X screen to disable frame lock
Writing a Frame Lock Client for NV-CONTROL 1.9 and later
Configuring the Frame Lock Group
Querying the Frame Lock Capabilities of a System
Query the number of Quadro G-Sync II devices on
Quadro G-Sync II device Most likely, you want
Enabling/Disabling Frame Lock
Using a house sync. Most likely, you want
Enable frame lock on each Quadro by setting Nvctrlframelock
Nvidia Quadro G-Sync II User Guide
Using the OpenGL Extensions
Key Points and Definitions
Frame Synchronization Using the OpenGL Extensions
About Buffer Swaps
Window Buffer Swaps
Buffer Swap Criteria
Configuring Swap Groups
Configuring for Swap Sync
Frame Counter
To bind a group to a barrier, call
OpenGL Extensions
Configuring Swap Barriers
This call binds a swap group to a barrier
WglJoinSwapGroupNV, glxJoinSwapGroupNV
WglBindSwapBarrierNV GlxBindSwapBarrierNV
WglQueryMaxSwapGroupsNV GlxQueryMaxSwapGroupsNV
WglQuerySwapGroupNV GlxQuerySwapGroupNV
WglQueryFrameCountNV,glxQueryFrameCount
WglResetFrameCountNV,glxResetFrameCount
Getting Driver Updates
Nvidia Quadro G-Sync II User Guide
Registering Your Quadro Sync
Registration, Support Warranty
Warranty and Support
Compliance and Certifications
Copyright