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 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 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.7.1 4.8 4.8 Compaq OpenVMS Software Installation and Customization Installation Preparation........................................................................ 4-1 Installation............................................................................................ 4-2 OpenVMS Version 7.3..................................................................... 4-2 OpenVMS Version 7.2-1H1, 7.2-1, and 7.1-2 ..................................
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.
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.
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.
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.
1.3 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.
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.
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.
2.3 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.
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.
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.
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 at one time.
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.
3.3.3 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/xdm/Xservers .
___________________________ 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.
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.
• Setting the Screen Resolution to 1280 x 1024 and the Vertical Refresh Rate to 75Hz. :0 Local local@console /usr/bin/X11/X :0 -screen0 1280x1024 -vsync0 75 • Setting the Screen Resolution to 1920 x 1080 and the Vertical Refresh Rate to 70Hz. :0 Local local@console /usr/bin/X11/X :0 -screen0 1920x1080 -vsync0 70 3.4 Multihead Support The minimum firmware version for multihead 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controller support on AlphaServer and AlphaStation DS10, DS10L, DS20E, and ES40 is V5.9.
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. The X server command line option -screenOrder may be used to alter the mapping of physical screens to logical screens.
Chapter 4 Compaq OpenVMS Software Installation and Customization This chapter provides information for installing and modifying the OXYGEN VX1 PCI 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. Section 4.2, Installation, explains in detail the steps that must be taken for each of the different OpenVMS versions.
Table 4-1 OpenVMS Version Supporting 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI Graphics Controller OpenVMS Version Alpha Platform 7.3 7.2-1H1 Automatically loaded on the system when using this version for an upgrade or installation. 7.2-1 Copy the POLYCENTER Software Installation patch kits from net location http://www.support.compaq.com/patches/* 7.1-2 OR Copy the patch kits by anonymous ftp at http://ftpl.support.compaq.com in VMS version specific subdirectories of /public/vms/axp/ Prior to 7.
latest GRAPHICS kit, if required. View the Readme files for each kit to determine if the UPDATE kit has superseded the GRAPHICS kit or if the GRAPHICS kit is newer than the UPDATE kit. If you ordered the 3Dlabs OXYGEN VX1 PCI graphics controller separately, then follow the additional instructions provided with the module to install the appropriate support software contained on the CD-ROM shipped with the module. Also, check the World Wide Web location at http:://www.support.Compaq.
4.4 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. 4.
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. The command to do this is as follows: $ @SYS$MANAGER:DECW$STARTUP RESTART The new file settings will now override the original default settings. The DECW$PRIVATE_SERVER_SETUP procedure contains documentation for many of the default X server settings which may be changed.
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. Therefore, you should refer to the appropriate documentation set for limitations or exclusions that are appropriate to your situation.
4.9 POLYCENTER Software Installation At the end of the OpenVMS POLYCENTER Software Installation procedure, a message is displayed that recommends a reboot of the system. At the conclusion of the installation, the POLYCENTER Software Installation utility does not prompt for or enforce a reboot of the system for the new software image to become effective immediately.
