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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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© 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, Compaq Insight Manager, AlphaServer, StorageWorks, and TruCluster Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. OpenVMS and Tru64 are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the United States and other countries. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in several countries. UNIX is a trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries. All other product names mentioned herein
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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 Specifi
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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 Supp
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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 h
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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
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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 OXYGE
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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. 1-2 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI Graphics Controller Installation Guide
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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 Overview 1-3
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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 1920 x 1200 16-bit @ 70 Hz Maximum Resolution 1280 x 1024 24 bit @ 85 Hz Color planes 24 Unified memory (frame buffer, Z-buffer, 32 MB texture memory) 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 Opera
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Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 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 2.2 Unpacking The graphics option hardware is packaged in a single carton that contains the following: Description Part Number 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 Graphics Controller, SN-PBXGF-AB 32MB PCI 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI Graphics EK-VX1GC-IG Controller Insta
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2.3 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. _________________________________________________________________ ________________
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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. 11. Reconnect the AC power cables to the wall outlet (or turn on the circuit breakers if applicable to your system) to restore power to the system. 12. Perform a normal power-up of your computer system.
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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. 3.1 Resolutions 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controllers are capable of supporting various graphics resolutions and refresh rates as shown in Table 3–1. Table 3–1 Supported Video Modes Color Depths Resolution Refresh Rates (Bits per Pixel) 640x480 8, 16, 24 60, 65, 70, 75, 85 Hz 800x600 8, 16,
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3.2 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 – see Section 3.4). 3.2.2 Multiple Colormaps Multiple colormaps are not supported. The 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controller supports only one installed colormap
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3.2.4 Backing Store and Save Unders By default, backing store and save unders are enabled. If the default visual depth is changed to 16 or 24, it is recommended that backing store and save unders be disabled. To disable these features, add the options "-bs -su" to the argument list in the X server’s configuration file. Refer to the example in Section 3.2.3. 3.3 Configuring Graphics Resolution or Vertical Refresh Rate for Tru64 UNIX There are two X server related files that can be u
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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 cde # 1. If the variable is defined to be "cde," then the default GUI is CDE. If the variable is defined to be "xdm," then the default GUI is XDM/Motif. How to Change the Resolution and Refresh Rate on XDM GUI 1. Log in to the system as "root". 2. Make a backup copy of the file /usr/lib/X11/xd
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___________________________Note ____________________________ • These are device dependent X server options and not available for ALL graphics options. Please refer to Table 3–1 for supported Resolutions and Refresh Rates. • Both the Width and Height should be specified in the "-screen" option and not just the Width. On some X server graphics devices setting ONLY the Width will cause the X server to fail. • The [screen] number need not be specified if only one screen exists or if the use
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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. -screen[screen] WxH Set screen (Hz) Vertical refresh rate -vsync[screen] Hz ___________________________Note
