ATI Radeon 7500 AGP Graphics Controller Installation Guide Order Number: EK-R7500-IG. A01 This manual is for managers and operators of hp AlphaServer ATI Radeon 7500 AGP graphics controllers.
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Contents Preface .......................................................................................................................... vii Chapter 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Introduction........................................................................................... 1-1 Module Description ............................................................................... 1-1 Connector Pinouts................................................................................. 1-3 Specifications ..........
Chapter 4 4.1 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.3 4.4 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 4.4.4 4.5 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.3 4.6 4.7 4.8 hp OpenVMS Alpha - Graphics Software Installation and Customization Installation Preparation........................................................................ 4-1 Installation............................................................................................ 4-2 OpenVMS Alpha Version higher than 7.3-1 ......................................... 4-2 OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.3-1 ......................
Preface Intended Audience This manual is for managers and operators of HP AlphaServer ATI Radeon 7500 AGP graphics controller. Document Structure This manual has four chapters. • Chapter 1, Overview, provides a brief overview of the ATI Radeon 7500 AGP graphics controllers. • Chapter 2, Installation, describes the installation of the ATI Radeon 7500 AGP graphics controller module in a supported HP product.
Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction This chapter provides a brief overview of the ATI Radeon 7500 AGP graphics controllers. 1.2 Module Description The ATI Radeon 7500 AGP graphics controller accelerator module is a single expansion-slot, 32-bit AGP bus graphics option that provides 2D graphics acceleration for supported HP systems. It is based on ATI’s RADEON RV200 graphics chip.
Figure 1-1 ATI Radeon 7500 AGP Graphics Controller 1 DVI S-VIDOUT R 2 21900 CRT 3 4 5 MR0490 X Y Z [ \ ATI Radeon 7500 AGP graphics controller DVI-I VGA connector adaptor S-Video connector DVI-I connector Standard 15-pin VGA connector The ATI Radeon 7500 AGP graphics controller has a standard 15-pin VGA connector, a DVI-I connector and an S-Video connector. The S-Video functionality is not supported by Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS.
DVI-I to VGA Connector Adaptor: Each Radeon 7500 AGP card is supplied with a connector adaptor for use on the DVI port so that a standard CRT or LCD monitor with GA interface can be connected to the second port on the Radeon 7500 AGP. Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS require that the DVI-I to VGA connector adaptor supplied with the card always be used. Support for the second port and its use with Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS will be available through optional 3D software and license. 1.
1.4 Specifications Table 1–3 list the specifications for the ATI Radeon 7500 AGP graphics controller. Table 1– 3 ATI Radeon 7500 AGP Graphics Controller Specifications Maximum resolution 2048 x 1536 24 bit @ 75 Hz Color planes 24 Unified memory (frame buffer, Zbuffer, texture memory) 64 MB Form factor Short-card AGP ATX AGP AGP 2.0, 32-bit, 133 or 266 MHz Input voltage 1.5, 3.3, 5.
Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Introduction This chapter describes the installation of the ATI Radeon 7500 AGP graphics controller module in a supported HP 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 one graphic controller and one installation guide.
2.3 Installation Procedure CAUTION: Static electricity can damage sensitive electronic components. When handling your graphics option, use an anti-static wriststrap that is connected to a grounded surface on your computer system. NOTE: Before installing the module, check your monitor specification for signal compatibility and supported features offered by the ATI Radeon 7500 AGP graphics controllers. The following section describes how to install the ATI Radeon 7500 AGP graphics controller.
Chapter 3 hp Tru64 UNIX Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the ATI Radeon 7500 AGP graphics controller in a system running the hp Tru64 UNIX operating system. 3.1 Resolutions ATI Radeon 7500 AGP graphics controller can support various graphics resolutions and refresh rates as shown in Table 3–1.
3.2.2 Multiple Colormaps Multiple colormaps are not supported. The ATI Radeon 7500 AGP graphics controller supports only one installed colormap at one time. Exceeding this limit will cause colormap flashing, also known as "technicolor." Applications should not install or de-install colormaps themselves. The window manager should perform these actions. However, the application is responsible for providing the window manager with hints as to which colormaps to install or de-install.
3.3 Configuring Graphics Resolution or Vertical Refresh Rate for Tru64 UNIX 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 "/usr/var/X11/Xserver.conf" to start and optionally pass startup configuration parameters to the X server. 3.3.1 Current Graphics Resolution The default graphics resolution and refresh rate are 1024x768 at 70Hz, respectively.
The [screen] number need not be specified if only one screen exists or if the user wants all screens to use the same values. The [screen] value is generally ’0’ as shown in the example below. Example: -screen0 1280x1024 ^ |--[screen] value Anything added after the "-I" option will be ignored by the Xserver and passed on to the DDX, Device Dependent X layer of the server. The "-screen" and/or "-vsync" option(s) should precede the "-I" option. 3. Restart the Xserver.
3.4 Multihead Support Multihead support will be provided through an optional software product at a later date. 3.4.1 Display Power Management Power management on a workstation will automatically be configured during operating system installation. For an AlphaServer, modify two files as follows and rebuild the custom kernel. 1.
3.5 Messages Device driver messages are typically logged to /var/adm/messages on Tru64 UNIX systems. Should problems arise, this file should be checked for informational messages; an example is shown here. radeon: %dx%d cursor glyph truncated to hardware limits The X server attempted to use a cursor larger than the 64x64 limits of the hardware. Cursor glyph will be displayed incorrectly. Application should be brought into conformance with X11 expectations.
Chapter 4 hp OpenVMS Alpha - Graphics Software Installation and Customization This chapter provides information for installing and modifying the software required to support 2D (two-dimensional) graphics with the ATI Radeon 7500 AGP graphics controllers under the hp OpenVMS Alpha operating system. The method used to load the software is directly dependent on the version of OpenVMS Alpha that you will be installing or upgrading to. Section 4.
Table 4–1 OpenVMS Version Supporting ATI Radeon 7500 Graphics Controller OpenVMS Version 7.3-1 Alpha Platform Copy the POLYCENTER Software Installation patch kits from net location http://www.support.HP.com/patches/* OR Copy the patch kits by anonymous ftp at http://ftpl.support.HP.com in VMS version specific subdirectories of /public/vms/axp/ Prior to 7.3-1 Not supported. *Caution: The required list of patch kits for a particular version of OpenVMS can vary over time.
For more information on using POLYCENTER Software Installation utility, see the POLYCENTER Software Installation Utility User’s Guide. 4.3 Video Resolutions Supported The ATI Radeon 7500 AGP graphics controller is capable of supporting the graphics resolutions, color depths, and refresh rates shown in Table 4–2.
4.4.2 Multiple Colormaps Multiple colormaps are not supported. The ATI Radeon 7500 AGP graphics controllers support only one installed colormap at one time. Exceeding this limit will cause colormap flashing, also known as "technicolor." Applications should not install or deinstall colormaps themselves. The window manager should perform these actions. However, the application is responsible for providing the window manager with hints as to which colormaps to install or deinstall.
To disable these features, edit the file DECW$PRIVATE_SERVER_SETUP.COM and add the following lines: $ DECW$SERVER_DISABLE_BACKING_STORE :== TRUE $ DECW$SERVER_DISABLE_SAVE_UNDER :== TRUE You then need to restart the X server. Refer to Section 4.5.3 for more information on changing default settings and restarting the X server. 4.5 4.5.1 Graphics Configuration Default Graphics Settings The default graphics resolution is 1024 x 768. The default refresh rate is 70 Hz.
4.5.3 Overriding Default Settings To override any of the default settings, follow these steps: 1. Copy or rename the SYS$MANAGER:DECW$PRIVATE_SERVER_SETUP.TEMPLATE file to create a new command (.com) file called DECW$PRIVATE_SERVER_SETUP.COM. 2. Now make the edits for the settings you want to change using a text editor, and save the file. 3. For the changes to take effect immediately you must restart the X server so that the new command file and changed settings will be used.
4.6 Multihead Support Multihead support will be provided through an optional software product at a later date. 4.7 Messages Server messages are typically logged to the DECW$SERVER_0_ERROR.LOG file located in the SYS$MANAGER directory. Be sure to check this file first for messages related to problems encountered during installation or usage. 4.
