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- Page 1 ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller Installation Guide Order Number: EK-COMGS-IG. C01 This guide describes the installation of the ELSA GLoria Synergy graphics controller on supported Compaq products. Compaq Computer Corporation...
- 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
New Installation or Upgrade of Windows NT......... 2-2 2.3.2 Software Driver Installation............2-2 2.3.3 Changing Windows NT Display Characteristics ......2-4 Hardware Installation................2-4 Chapter 3 Compaq Tru64 UNIX Configuration Resolutions.................... 3-1 Configuring Graphics Resolution or Vertical Refresh Rate ....3-2 3.2.1 Current Graphics Resolution............3-2 3.2.2 Changing the Resolution &... - Page 4 Standard 15-Pin VGA Connector Pinout ..........1-4 1–4 ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller Specifications....1-5 3–1 Supported Tru64 UNIX Video Modes ........... 3-1 4–1 OpenVMS Versions Supporting the ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller ....................4-2 4–2 Supported OpenVMS Video Modes ............4-3...
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Page 5: Preface
Preface Intended Audience This manual is for owners installing the ELSA Gloria Synergy graphics controller in a computer system. Document Structure This manual has four chapters. • Chapter 1, Overview, provides an overview of the ELSA GLoria Synergy graphics controller. - Page 6 In text, this typeface indicates the exact name of a Monospaced command, routine, partition, pathname, directory, or file. Information on the Internet Visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com for service tools and more information about the ELSA GLoria Synergy graphics controller.
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Overview
Overview Introduction This chapter provides a brief overview of the ELSA GLoria Synergy and PowerStorm 4D10T graphics controllers. The modules are essentially the same. This manual will refer to the ELSA GLoria Synergy graphics controller only for clarity; the PowerStorm 4D10T graphics controller will be referred to only where a significant difference exists. -
Page 8: Supported Systems And Support Matrix
DPWS 433a(u) (enhanced) 500a(u) (enhanced 600a(u) (enhanced) The ELSA GLoria Synergy graphics controller modules contain one switch jumper for enabling or disabling the VGA capability when more than one VGA graphics module is installed in the same system. ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller Installation Guide... -
Page 9: Elsa Gloria Synergy Graphics Controller
Figure 1– 1 ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller ML014687 Standard 15-pin VGA connector VGA enable/disable switch (switch default = enabled) Overview... -
Page 10: Connector Pinouts
Pin No. Signal RED VIDEO GREEN VIDEO BLUE VIDEO NC (no connection) GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND +5V SUPPLY GROUND Monitor ID2 BI-DIRECTIONAL DATA HORIZONTAL SYNC or COMPOSITE SYNC VERTICAL SYNC (VCLK) DATA CLOCK ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller Installation Guide... -
Page 11: Specifications
Specifications Table 1–4 lists the specifications for the ELSA GLoria Synergy graphics controller. Table 1– 4 ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller Specifications Resolution 1920 x 1200 8,16 bit (maximum) @ 75 Hz 1280 x 1024 8, 16, 24 bit (maximum) @ 75 Hz... -
Page 13: Chapter 2 Installation
Chapter 2 Installation Introduction This chapter describes the installation of the ELSA GLoria Synergy graphics controller in a Compaq personal workstation system. Topics included in this chapter are: • Unpacking • Windows NT 4.0 installation • Hardware installation Unpacking The graphics option hardware is packaged in a single carton that contains the following:... -
Page 14: Installation Procedure (Windows Nt 4.0)
2.3.2 Software Driver Installation If you have purchased the ELSA GLoria Synergy graphics controller as an add-on, you must install the software drivers. Install the 2D and 3D drivers (the Compaq optimized OpenGL support) from the included diskettes (or the Graphics Support Services Software CD-ROM that will be included in future releases) by performing the following steps: 1. - Page 15 5. From the Display Properties dialog box, choose the Settings tab. 6. From the Settings dialog box, choose the Display Type button to see the driver and adapter (board) information. 7. From the Display Type dialog box, choose Change. 8. From the Change Display dialog box, choose Have Disk. 9.
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Page 16: Changing Windows Nt Display Characteristics
18. After installing the ELSA GLoria Synergy graphics controller, reboot your system to access the new display driver. After your system reboots, a message displays indicating that the default screen resolution and refresh rate are being used. For information on changing these values, refer to Section 2.3.3. - Page 17 ___________________________ Note ____________________________ Before installing the graphics controller, check your monitor specification for signal compatibility and supported features offered by the graphics option. ____________________________________________________________ _________________________ Caution ___________________________ Static electricity can damage sensitive electronic components. When handling your graphics option, use an antistatic wriststrap that is connected to a grounded surface on your computer system.
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Page 19: Resolutions
Chapter 3 Compaq Tru64 UNIX Configuration The following two configurations are supported by both Compaq Tru64 UNIX and DIGITAL UNIX: • ELSA GLoria 8 MB of video memory. PCI Vend_ID: 0x104c, Dev_ID: 0x3d07, Sub_Vend_ID: 0x1048. • Powerstorm 4D10T 8 MB of video memory. PCI Vend_ID: 0x104c, Dev_ID: 0x3d07, Sub_Vend_ID: 0x1011, Sub_Dev_ID: 0x4d10. -
Page 20: Configuring Graphics Resolution Or Vertical Refresh Rate
Configuring Graphics Resolution or Vertical Refresh Rate There are two X server related files that can be used to configure or change characteristics of the X server. Systems by default use a file named "Xservers" to start and optionally pass startup configuration parameters to the X server. 3.2.1 Current Graphics Resolution The graphics Resolution and Refresh Rate is set at the default value, 1024x768... - Page 21 DDX, Device Dependent X layer of the server, i.e. the driver. Generally this option is used to pass "ffbdodma" settings for the graphics device. The "-screen" and or "-vsync" option(s) should precede the "-I" option. ____________________________________________________________ Compaq Tru64 UNIX Configuration...
- Page 22 1024x768 at 70Hz. :0 local /usr/bin/X11/X -screen0 1024x768 -vsync0 60 Setting the Screen Resolution to 1280x1024 and the Vertical Refresh Rate to 75Hz. Commonly set up on systems with the ELSA GLoria Synergy graphics controller. :0 local /usr/bin/X11/X -screen0 1280x1024 -vsync0 75 How to change the Resolution and Refresh rate on CDE GUI 1.
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Page 23: Multihead Support
Multiple ELSA GLoria graphics controllers may reside in the same system. Only one will be used for the VGA console. This board must have its VGA jumper set to "enable," and must be in a lower numbered slot than the other Compaq Tru64 UNIX Configuration... -
Page 24: Matching X Server Primary Screen With Vga Console
boards. The other boards must have their VGA jumpers set to "disable." See your workstation or server user manual to determine slot numbering. Under Tru64 UNIX version 4.0E and higher, the software driver supports up to 15 devices in a single system. Prior releases of the system software supported seven or fewer devices. -
Page 25: Chapter 4 Compaq Openvms Configuration
Chapter 4 Compaq OpenVMS Configuration This chapter provides information for installing and modifying the ELSA GLoria Synergy graphics controller two-dimensional (2D) support software on an OpenVMS system. The method used to load the software is directly dependent on the version of OpenVMS that you will be installing or upgrading to. -
Page 26: Installation
Table 4–1 OpenVMS Versions Supporting the ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller OpenVMS Alpha Platform Version Automatically loaded on the system when using this version for an upgrade or installation. 7.2-1H1 Copy the POLYCENTER Software Installation patch kits from net location http://www.support.compaq.com/patches/* 7.2-1... -
Page 27: Video Resolutions Supported
For more information on using POLYCENTER Software Installation utility, see the POLYCENTER Software Installation Utility User’s Guide. Video Resolutions Supported The ELSA GLoria Synergy graphics controller is capable of supporting the following video modes: Table 4– 2 Supported OpenVMS Video Modes... -
Page 28: Default Settings
Systems. This document describes the symbols and settings that can be changed in the DECW$PRIVATE_SERVER_SETUP.COM file. For a copy of the document, contact your local sales support representative or visit the Compaq web site at http://www.compaq.com. ELSA GLoria Graphics Controller Installation Guide... -
Page 29: Multihead Support
DECW$SERVER_PIXEL_DEPTH Multihead Support Multiple ELSA GLoria Synergy graphics controllers may reside on the same system. However, only one will be used for the VGA console. This board must have its VGA jumper set to “ enable,” must be in a lower numbered slot than the other graphics boards, and must be placed on the PCI bus containing the ISA bridge. -
Page 30: Matching Primary Screen With Vga Console
POLYCENTER Software Installation utility does not prompt for or enforce a reboot of the system for the new software image to become effective immediately. The ELSA GLoria Synergy graphics controller two-dimensional (2D) support software becomes active only after the operating system has been rebooted.