... is for? The one in question is the the VGA plug. What is it? What is it for? We have Medusa's and 100SB passthru, SwapLock and a Mercury I/O connector but I cannot figure out what this one is???

So 100SB P/N 135-0110-01
VGA PLUG P/N 135-0111-01
MEDUSA   P/N  135-0112-02

Anyone got any ideas?

http://img161.exs.cx/img161/1072/q3dconnector4bm.jpg

Really i don't know! ???
It seems to be an extension for....ehm...cough cough...ehm... ???


[Sorry for off-topic] All you have got a mercury box......so what "*@##" i need to do, to have got one for me? :'( [Sorry for off-topic]

The small "dead end" plug? Perhaps it's some sort of loop back test device.

Well, I think I'll keep it in the sealed package for now. Since I don't know what it's for, and all my Q3D video cards are functioning fine with out it. I thought maybe the part number might help.

If you find out anything on it, please let me know.

wrote on 01.02.05 at 12:25:04:

[Sorry for off-topic] All you have got a mercury box......so what "*@##" i need to do, to have got one for me? :'( [Sorry for off-topic]

Actually, only a couple of us have a functioning Mercury System. Others have only the brick and I don't know how many of those are functional. It wasn't until I recieved my third Brick that I got one that would function as a Mercury sub-System.

Save your money, I may be selling mine soon on ebay. I need a black drive "Carrier" for it. The one I have is "White" and I think I just found one :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=56095&item=5748788345&rd=1


http://img181.exs.cx/img181/5566/mercase3zv.jpg

when you use the tv-out of the 100sb and don't connect a vga-display, the picture on the tv will be too brightly.
so you have to plug this connector to the vga-out on the 100sb and the picture will be in the right brightness.
like pulldown-resistors.
that's my theory.

So if I understand you correctly, You only need it if you do NOT have a monitor hooked up while using the TV out function on the 100SB.

That's great. I am proud to be the owner of such a jewel. I have a 100SB in route to me and will put it to the test when it arrives.

Thank you so much for your help.

wrote on 02.02.05 at 23:39:22:

So if I understand you correctly, You only need it if you do NOT have a monitor hooked up while using the TV out function on the 100SB.

I have run 100SB with and without cables plenty of times and have noted no difference.

Hey gamma.....your heavy metal with mercury sub-system is delicious ;)

But.....about monitor....on it i can see Q3D logo!
Adesive stick or also LCD is Quantum 3D property? :o

wrote on 11.02.05 at 03:01:34:

But.....about monitor....on it i can see Q3D logo! Adesive stick or also LCD is Quantum 3D property? :o

No, you are correct, it is a Quantum3D sticker on the monitor.

Big day today. I am waiting for VDX to show up here at my place. I have the Mercury set up side by side next my other Q3D machine with the 200SBi in it. I was running UNREAL (flyby). It is amazing the difference in image quality. I told him I would have him over once it is complete.

It sure was fun putting this thing together. What next? Hmmm??

gamma742, just want to ty for having me over you are very talented and have done a great job on the merc, it looks brand new right from the factory, the demo's were great to watch first hand, 0 jaggies on the merc, never thought id see one in person...........ty very much for your help on my card too, was real nice of you to have me over.......  ;)

VDX, It was a pleasure having you over. It's not often I get to sit down with someone and discuss 3dfx. Nowadays, most of my friends who once owned 3dfx only want to discuss their newest Nv cards.

I envy you, having that V5 5000 AGP X 4 card. Until today I only seen pictures of such a rare item. Let me know how it works on the latest Win2K reference drivers. I was glad to see no anomalies in Win98 with the reference driver set.