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- Page 1 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI Graphics Controller Installation Guide Order Number: EK-VX1GC-IG. A01 This guide describes the installation of the 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controller on supported Compaq products.
- Page 2 United States and other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Connector Pinouts................. 1-3 Specifications ..................1-4 Chapter 2 Installation Introduction................... 2-1 Unpacking ..................... 2-1 Installation Procedure................2-2 Chapter 3 Compaq Tru64 UNIX Configuration Resolutions.................... 3-1 Restrictions and Limitations..............3-2 3.2.1 Minimum Console Revision ............3-2 3.2.2 Multiple Colormaps ................ 3-2 3.2.3 Default Visual Information............. - Page 4 Chapter 4 Compaq OpenVMS Software Installation and Customization Installation Preparation................ 4-1 Installation.................... 4-2 4.2.1 OpenVMS Version 7.3..............4-2 4.2.2 OpenVMS Version 7.2-1H1, 7.2-1, and 7.1-2 ........4-2 Video Resolutions Supported ..............4-3 Default Graphics Settings..............4-4 Determining Current Settings .............. 4-4 Overriding Default Settings..............
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Page 5: Preface
Chapter 1, Overview, provides an overview of the 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controller. Chapter 2, Installation, describes how to install the 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controller in a supported Compaq AlphaServer or AlphaStation. Chapter 3, Compaq Tru64 UNIX Configuration, describes how to configure the 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controller in a system running the Tru64 UNIX operating system. -
Page 6: Conventions Used In This Guide
Conventions Used in This Guide In this guide, every use of Tru64 UNIX refers to Compaq’s Tru64 UNIX and DIGITAL UNIX operating systems. Every use of OpenVMS refers to Compaq’s OpenVMS operating systems. This guide also uses the following conventions:... -
Page 7: Chapter 1 Overview
The 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controller accelerator module is a single expansion-slot, 32-bit PCI bus graphics option that provides 2D graphics acceleration for supported Compaq systems. It is based on 3Dlabs’ GLINT P3 graphics chip. Table 1–1 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI Graphics Controller... -
Page 8: 3Dlabs Oxygen Vx1 Pci Graphics Controller
Figure 1– 1 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI Graphics Controller PK3213 The 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controller has a standard 15-pin VGA connector. There is no VGA switch; VGA functions and multihead support are automatically configured through the console firmware and software. See sections 3.4 and 4.7 for more information on multihead support for Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS respectively. -
Page 9: Connector Pinouts
Connector Pinouts Table 1–2 contains a listing of the pins and signals found on the standard 15-pin VGA connector. Table 1– 2 Standard 15-Pin VGA Connector Pinout Pin No. Signal RED VIDEO GREEN VIDEO BLUE VIDEO MID2 GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND +5V SUPPLY GROUND... -
Page 10: Specifications
Specifications Table 1–3 lists the specifications for the 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controller. Table 1– 3 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI Graphics Controller Specifications 1920 x 1200 16-bit @ 70 Hz Maximum Resolution 1280 x 1024 24 bit @ 85 Hz Color planes Unified memory (frame buffer, Z-buffer, 32 MB... -
Page 11: Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 Installation Introduction This chapter describes the installation of the 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controller module in a supported Compaq product. Topics included in this chapter are: Unpacking Hardware installation Unpacking The graphics option hardware is packaged in a single carton that contains the following:... -
Page 12: Installation Procedure
Installation Procedure The following section describes how to install the 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controller. To install the module, perform the following steps: ____________________________ Note _______________________________ Before installing the module, check your monitor specification for signal compatibility and supported features offered by the 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controller. - Page 13 7. Grasp the top edge of the graphics option, carefully insert it into the slot, and seat it firmly. 8. Secure the module with the screw. 9. Replace the computer cover. 10. Ensure that the monitor cable is connected to the video output connector located on the back of the graphics option.
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Page 15: Resolutions
Chapter 3 Compaq Tru64 UNIX Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controller in a system running Compaq’s Tru64 UNIX operating system. Resolutions 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controllers are capable of supporting various graphics resolutions and refresh rates as shown in Table 3–1. -
Page 16: Restrictions And Limitations
Restrictions and Limitations This section of the document contains limitations and restrictions of the OXYGEN VX1 hardware and software. 3.2.1 Minimum Console Revision The minimum Tru64 UNIX firmware version for 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controller single head support is V5.8 (V5.9 for multihead configurations –... -
Page 17: Backing Store And Save Unders
"How to Change the Resolution and Refresh Rate on CDE GUI". Systems running UNIX versions 5.0 or higher can use only the CDE GUI, so you may skip directly to "How to Change the Resolution and Refresh Rate on CDE GUI". Compaq Tru64 UNIX Configuration... -
Page 18: How To Determine Which Gui Is In Use
3.3.3 How to Determine which GUI is in Use 1. Check the environment variable XLOGIN defined in the file /etc/rc.config. Example (showing the CDE GUI being used): # /usr/sbin/rcmgr get XLOGIN 1. If the variable is defined to be "cde," then the default GUI is CDE. If the variable is defined to be "xdm,"... - Page 19 2. Check to see if the directory /etc/dt/config exists. If not, create it as follows: Example: # mkdir /etc/dt/config # chmod 755 /etc/dt/config 3. Copy the Xservers file from the path /usr/dt/config to the path /etc/dt/config. Example: # cp /usr/dt/config/Xservers /etc/dt/config/Xservers Compaq Tru64 UNIX Configuration...
- Page 20 4. Edit the file /etc/dt/config/Xservers and add the appropriate X server Option, "-screen0" and or "-vsync0" to the line that starts the X server. This line is generally the last line in the file Xservers. Example line from the Xservers file used with CDE: :0 Local local@console /usr/bin/X11/X :0 -screen0 1280x1024 X server Options: Set screen (W)width and (H)height.
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Page 21: Multihead Support
The supported number and configuration of multiple 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controllers varies by platform. Other documentation shipped with your workstation or server will outline specific limitations on the actual number and the configuration of multihead support. Compaq Tru64 UNIX Configuration... -
Page 22: Matching X Server Primary Screen With Vga Console
3.4.2 Matching X Server Primary Screen with VGA Console PCI slots are not always probed by the system in the order of their slot numbers. Because of this, the order of X server screens will not necessarily correspond to the order of the slots in which the 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controllers reside. -
Page 23: Installation Preparation
The 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controller support software will be fully integrated into OpenVMS Version 7.3. For versions prior to 7.3, Table 4-1 will supply you with information on the steps that need to be taken for the software driver installation. Compaq OpenVMS Software Installation and Customization... -
Page 24: Installation
World Wide Web location at http://www.support.compaq.com/patches/ or via anonymous ftp at ftp1.support.compaq.com. Then, use the POLYCENTER Software Installation utility (DCL PRODUCT INSTALL) to install the latest UPDATE kit and the 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI Graphics Controller Installation Guide... -
Page 25: Video Resolutions Supported
CD-ROM shipped with the module. Also, check the World Wide Web location at http:://www.support.Compaq.com/patches/ for newer patch kits that may have superseded the installation CD-ROM provided. For more information on using POLYCENTER Software Installation utility, see the POLYCENTER Software Installation Utility User’s Guide. -
Page 26: Default Graphics Settings
Default Graphics Settings The default graphics resolution is 1024 x 768. The default refresh rate is 70 Hz and the default color depth is 8 bits per pixel. Determining Current Settings To find the current settings under OpenVMS, issue the following two commands, in order, at the DCL prompt: $ @DECW$UTILS:DECW$DEFINE_UTILS $ XDPYINFO... -
Page 27: Multihead Support
OpenVMS Systems. This document describes the symbols and settings that can be changed in the DECW$PRIVATE_SERVER_SETUP.COM file. For a copy of the document, contact your local sales support representative or visit the Compaq web site located at http://www.compaq.com. Additional system logicals are described in SYS$MANAGER:DECW$DEVICE_CONFIG_GF.COM. -
Page 28: Matching Primary Screen With Vga Console
number of slots available and the number of heads (graphics modules) qualified for each of the platforms. Other software may put additional restrictions on the number of units supported. Other documentation shipped with your workstation or server may put specific limitations on the number and configurations for multihead support. -
Page 29: Polycenter Software Installation
If the software is being installed in a clustered environment and it is not convenient to perform a reboot immediately following installation, then a rolling reboot may be used for the new image to take effect across all systems. Compaq OpenVMS Software Installation and Customization...