Compaq 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 Bedienungsanleitung
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.
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Contents
Preface............................................................................................................................v
Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Introduction...........................................................................................1-1
1.2 Module Description ............................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Connector Pinouts................................................................................. 1-3
1.4 Specifications ........................................................................................ 1-4
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Introduction...........................................................................................2-1
2.2 Unpacking............................................................................................. 2-1
2.3 Installation Procedure........................................................................... 2-2
Chapter 3 Compaq Tru64 UNIX Configuration
3.1 Resolutions............................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 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............................................................. 3-2
3.2.4 Backing Store and Save Unders ..................................................... 3-3
3.3 Configuring Graphics Resolution or Vertical Refresh Rate for
Tru64UNIX ........................................................................................... 3-3
3.3.1 Current Graphics Resolution.......................................................... 3-3
3.3.2 Changing the Resolution & Refresh Rate Using the X servers File3-3
3.3.3 How to Determine which GUI is in Use ......................................... 3-4
3.4 Multihead Support................................................................................ 3-7
3.4.1 Multihead Resrictions and Limitations.......................................... 3-7
3.4.2 Matching X Server Primary Screen with VGA Console.................. 3-8
3.5 Messages ............................................................................................... 3-8
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Chapter 4 Compaq OpenVMS Software Installation and
Customization
4.1 Installation Preparation........................................................................ 4-1
4.2 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
4.3 Video Resolutions Supported ................................................................ 4-3
4.4 Default Graphics Settings..................................................................... 4-4
4.5 Determining Current Settings.............................................................. 4-4
4.6 Overriding Default Settings.................................................................. 4-4
4.7 Multihead Support................................................................................ 4-5
4.7.1 Matching Primary Screen with VGA Console ................................ 4-6
4.8 Messages ............................................................................................... 4-6
4.8 POLYCENTER Software Installation................................................... 4-7
Figures
1–1 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI Graphics Controller................................... 1-2
Tables
1–1 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI Graphics Controller................................... 1-1
1–2 Standard 15-Pin VGA Connector Pinout .............................................. 1-3
1–3 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI Graphics Controller Specifications............ 1-4
3–1 Supported Video Modes......................................................................... 3-1
4–1 OpenVMS Version Supporting the 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1................... 4-2
4–2 Supported Video Modes......................................................................... 4-3
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Preface
Intended Audience
This manual is for owners installing the 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics
controller in supported Compaq products.
Document Structure
This manual has four chapters.
• 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.
• Chapter 4, Compaq OpenVMS Software Installation and
Customization, describes how to configure the 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI
graphics controller in a system running the OpenVMS operating system.
3Dlabs OXYGEN VXI PCI Graphics Controller Documentation
See the following related documentation for additional information.
• Compaq documentation for Tru64 UNIX
• Compaq documentation for OpenVMS
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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:
Convention Meaning
Note A note calls the reader’s attention to any item of
information that may be of special importance.
Caution A caution contains information essential to avoid
damage to the equipment.
italic type Italic type indicates complete titles of manuals.
bold type Bold type indicates text that is highlighted for
emphasis.
Monospaced In text, this typeface indicates the exact name of a
command, routine, partition, pathname, directory,
or file.
Information on the Internet
Visit the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com for more information about the
3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controller.
Overview 1-1
Chapter 1
Overview
1.1 Introduction
This chapter provides a brief overview of the 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics
controller.
1.2 Module Description
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
Option Description
SN-PBXGF-AB 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controller with 32 MB of SDRAM
memory
For up to date minimum operating system and firmware revision information supported for the 3Dlabs
OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controller, refer to the system QuickSpecs located at
http://www.compaq.com.
1-2 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI Graphics Controller Installation Guide
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.
Overview 1-3
1.3 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
1 RED VIDEO
2 GREEN VIDEO
3 BLUE VIDEO
4 MID2
5 GROUND
6 GROUND
7 GROUND
8 GROUND
9 +5V SUPPLY
10 GROUND
11 MID0
12 BI-DIRECTIONAL DATA
13 HORIZONTAL SYNC or COMPOSITE SYNC
14 VERTICAL SYNC (VCLK)
15 DATA CLOCK
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1.4 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
Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1200 16-bit @ 70 Hz
1280 x 1024 24 bit @ 85 Hz
Color planes 24
Unified memory (frame buffer, Z-buffer,
texture memory) 32 MB
Form factor Single half-length PCI card
PCI PCI 2.2, 32-bit, 33 or 66 MHz, universal signaling
Input voltage 3.3 Vdc, 5 Vdc, +12 Vdc
Power 25 W maximum
Operating temperature 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)
Relative humidity 0% to 95% noncondensing
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