HP Integrity rx2800 i2 2D Graphics Adapter Installation Guide HP Part Number: AH423-9000A Published: November 2010 Edition: 1
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Table of Contents About This Document.........................................................................................................7 Intended Audience.................................................................................................................................7 Document Organization.........................................................................................................................7 Typographic Conventions.....................................................
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List of Tables 1-1 2-1 3-1 3-2 Product Number..............................................................................................................................9 Contents of the HP Integrity rx2800 i2 2D Graphics Adapter Box...............................................11 AH423A Graphics Adapter Supported Resolutions.....................................................................15 Troubleshooting Criteria.....................................................................................
About This Document This preface contains the following sections: • • • • • Intended Audience Document Organization Typographic Conventions Related Information HP Encourages Your Comments Intended Audience This document is intended for managers and operators of HP Integrity server systems, running the HP-UX 11i v3 operating system with the HP Integrity rx2800 i2 2D Graphics Adapter installed.
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1 Overview This chapter provides a brief overview of the HP Integrity rx2800 i2 2D Graphics Adapter. Reference to the HP Integrity rx2800 i2 2D Graphics Adapter is also known by its HP Product Number: AH423A. They are interchangeable. Module Description The HP Integrity rx2800 i2 2D Graphics Adapter module is a single 32–bit expansion-slot, PCI Express x16 option that provides 2D graphics acceleration for HP Integrity systems running the HP-UX 11i v3 operating system.
2 Installation Introduction This chapter provides information on unpacking the graphic adapter and installing the HP Integrity rx2800 i2 2D Graphics Adapter module in supported HP equipment. Unpacking The graphics option hardware is packaged in a single carton that contains one graphic adapter, one cable, one DVI-I to VGA adapter, and one Read Me First document. Table 2-1 Contents of the HP Integrity rx2800 i2 2D Graphics Adapter Box Qty.
. Reconnect the AC power cables to the computer chassis to restore power to the system (or turn on circuit breakers if applicable). 13. Perform a normal power-up of the computer system.
3 HP-UX Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the HP Integrity rx2800 i2 2D Graphics Adapter in a system running the HP-UX operating system. Verification of Software Installation To use the AH423A graphics adapter, your system must have an up-to-date version of the HP-UX operating system installed and the CDE software. The HP-UX 11i v3 September 2010 update release or later is required to support the HP Integrity rx2800 i2 system with the AH423A.
The following output should appear. There should be one line (i.e. one device file) for every graphics device in the systems bus: /dev/gvid0 /dev/gvid1 /dev/gvid2 3.
Table 3-1 AH423A Graphics Adapter Supported Resolutions Resolution Refresh Rate DVI VGA 1024 x 768 60, 70, 75, 85Hz Yes Yes 1280 x 1024 60Hz Yes Yes 1280 x 1024 75, 85Hz No Yes 1600 x 1200 60Hz Yes Yes 1680 x 1050 60Hz Yes Yes 1920 x 1200 60Hz No Yes Restrictions and Limitations This section provides information on the limitations and restrictions of the HP Integrity rx2800 i2 2D Graphics Adapter hardware and software.
EndSubSection EndSection The following lines will select an 8-bit default depth visual: Section “Screen” Identifier “Screen 0” DefaultDepth 8 […] SubSection “Display” Depth 24 […] EndSubSection SubSection “Display” Depth 8 […] EndSubSection EndSection Restart the Xserver after editing the Xserver configuration file for the new default depth to take effect. Configuring Graphics Resolution or Vertical Refresh Rates for HP-UX Use the smh (HP-UX 11.
Manual Multi-Screen Configuration Alternatively you can configure multiple screens by manually editing the /etc/X11/ XF86Config file. The following example will show you how to configure three (3) screens. XF86Config Changes There are three sections in the configuration file you need to change: 1. 2. 3. ServerLayout section contains references to the Screen sections. Screen sections contain references to the Device sections. Device sections.
# Include other Screen info here, including other SubSections EndSection The first Screen section maps the screen Screen 0–1 to the physical device ATI FireMV 2250(0–1). The second Screen section maps the screen Screen 0–2 to the physical device ATI FireMV 2250(0–2). The third Screen section maps the Screen 2–1 to the physical device ATI FireMV 2250(2–1). Once you have the Screen sections set up, you can set up the ServerLayout section.
Troubleshooting Table 3-2 Troubleshooting Criteria Problem Description Solution CDE does not start on the graphics display. After booting CDE does not come up CDE starts at run level 3. Check your on the HP Integrity rx2800 i2 2D run level with who -r command. Graphics Adapter display. Change it with the command /sbin/init 3. Check your /etc/dt/config/ Xservers file, if it exists. There should be a line at the bottom such as * Local@console /usr/bin/X11/X :0 that is not commented out.
