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