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ELSA GLoria Synergy
Graphics Controller
Installation Guide
Part Number: EK-COMGS-IG. B01
February 1999
This guide describes the installation of the ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller
on Compaq’s personal workstation products.
Compaq Computer Cor por ation
Houston, Texas
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February 1999
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Table of Contents
1 Overview
1.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................1–1
1.2 Module Description...........................................................................................................1–1
1.3 Connector Pinouts............................................................................................................. 1–4
1.4 Specifications....................................................................................................................1–5
2 Installation
2.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................2–1
2.2 Unpacking.........................................................................................................................2–1
2.3 Installation Procedure (Windows NT 4.0) ......................................................................... 2–2
2.3.1 New Installation or Upgrade of Windows NT .......................................................... 2–2
2.3.2 Software Driver Installation .................................................................................... 2–2
2.3.3 Changing Windows NT Display Characteristics...................................................... 2–4
2.4 Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................ 2–4
Figures
Figure 1-1 ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller with Video In/Out and 8 MB
Memory................................................................................................................................1–3
Figure 1-2 ELSA GLoria Synergy Controller (without Video) ............................................... 1–3
Tables
Table 1-1 ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller ............................................................ 1–1
Table 1-2 Supported Systems and Support Matrix.................................................................. 1–2
Table 1-3 Standa rd 15-Pi n VGA Conne ct or Pinout ................................................................ 1–4
Table 1-4 ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller Specifications .....................................1–5
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Preface
Purpose of This Guide
This guide describes how to install the ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller in your
computer system.
Who Should Use This Guide
This guide is intended for anyone who has purcha sed the E LSA GLoria Synergy Graphi c s
Controller, either already installed or as an add-on.
Structure of This Guide
This guide is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, Overview-Provides an overview of the ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics
Controller.
• Chapter 2, Installation-Describes how to install the Compaq ELSA GLoria Synergy
Option in your Compaq personal workstation running Windows NT.
Related Documentation
The following related documentation may be used when Graphics Support Services
Software is available for use with the ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller.
• Graphics Support Services Software Version 4.8 for Microsoft Windows NT
Installation and User Guide for Alpha Systems
• Compaq Open3d documentation for Tru64 UNIX
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Conventions Used in This Guide
In this guide, every use of Windows NT means the Windows NT operating system.
This guide also uses the following conve nt ions:
Convention Meaning
Note A note calls th e re a d er’s atte n tion to a n y ite m o f
information that may be of special importance.
Caution A caution contains information essential to avoid damage
to the equip me nt.
italic type Italic type indica tes c omp le te titles o f ma n u als .
bold type Bold type indicates text that is highlighted for emphasis.
Monospaced
In text, this typeface indicates the exact name of a
command, ro u tin e , p a rtitio n , p a th n ame , directory, o r file.
Reader’s Comments
Compaq welcomes your comments on this or any other manual. You can send your
comments to Compaq by mail to the following address:
Compaq Computer Corporation
Information Design
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1.1 Introduction
This chapter provides a brief overview of the ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller.
1.2 Module Description
The Compaq ELSA GLoria Synergy accelerator module is a single expansion-slot, 32-bit
PCI bus graphics option that provides 2D and 3D graphics acceleration for Alpha
workstations and Intel systems running Windows NT.
There are two ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller available with 8 MB of SGRAM
memory. These opti ons are l i sted i n T abl e 1-1.
Table 1-1 ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller
Option Description
SN-PBXGK-BB ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller with 8 MB of SGRAM memory
(without Video)
SN-PBXGK-BC ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller with 8 MB of SGRAM memory
(with Video In/Out)
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Overview
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Table 1-2 provides a support matrix for the SN-PBXGK-BB and SN-PBXGK-BC ELSA
GLoria Synergy Graphics Controllers.
Table 1-2 Supported Systems and Support Matrix
Option System
SN-PBXGK-BB Compaq Profe ss io na l W o rks tatio n
XP1000
DPWS 433a(u) (enhanced)
500a(u) (enhanced)
600a(u) (enhanced
SN-PBXGK-BC DPWS 433a(u) (enhanced)
500a(u) (enhanced
600a(u) (enhanced)
The ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller modules contain one switch jumper for
enabling or di sa b l i n g t h e VGA c apability when more than one VGA graphics module is
installed in the same system.
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Figure 1-1 ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller with Video
In/Out and 8 MB Memory
5
4
3
2
1
ML014688
Standard 15-pin VGA connector
➀
S-Video Output (Not Supported)
➃
Overview
Video input connector
➁
S-Video input
➂
Figure 1-2 ELSA GLoria Synergy Controller (without Video)
VGA enable/disable switch (switch
➄
default = en a ble d )
2
1
ML014687
Standard 15-pin VGA connector
➀
VGA enable/disable switch
➁
(switch defau lt = enabled)
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1.3 Connector Pinouts
Table 1-3 contains a listing of the pins and signals found on the standard 15-pin VGA
connector.
Table 1-3 Standard 15-Pin VGA Connector Pinout
Pin No. Signal
1 RED VIDEO
2 GREEN VIDEO
3 BLUE VIDEO
4 NC (no connection)
5 GROUND
6 GROUND
7 GROUND
8 GROUND
9 +5V SUPPLY
10 GROUND
11 Monitor ID2
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 1-4 lists the specifications for the ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller.
Table 1-4 ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller Specifications
Resolution 1600 x 1200 (maximum) @ 75 Hz
Color planes 32 bit double buffered
Z-buffer 16 bit
Unified memory (frame b u ffer, Z-buffer,
texture memory)
Form factor Single half-length PCI card
PCI PCI 2.1, 32-bit, 33 MHz, 5V 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 humid ity 10% to 90% noncondensing
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2.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the installation of the ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller in
a Compaq personal workstation system. Topics included in this chapter are:
• Unpacking
• Windows NT 4.0 installation
• Hardware installation
2.2 Unpacking
The graphics option hardware is packaged in a single carton that contains the following:
Descriptio n Part Number
Graphic s o ption w/o Vi d e o SN-PBXGK-BB
Graphic s o ption wit h Vi d e o SN-PBXGK-BC
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Installation
ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller
Installation Guide (this manual)
CD-ROM containing Windows NT and UNIX
software drivers for Alpha and Intel systems
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EK-COMGS-IG
GSSS Version 4.8
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2.3 Installation Procedure (Windows NT 4.0)
__________________________Note ____________________________
If a graphics option other than the ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller
was previously operating in the system, keep that option installed and refer to
Section 2.3.2. If the previously installed graphics option is not available or it is
not operational, refer to Section 2.3.1.
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2.3.1 New Installation or Upgrade of Windows NT
Before installing the software drivers during a Windows NT upgrade or new installation,
install the ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller as described in Section 2.4. You can
then install Windows NT as described in the Windows NT documentation.
During Windows NT installation, a hardware and software component list is displayed,
like the one shown here:
Computer: Compaq Personal Workstation xxx (xxx = CPU type)
Display: VGA Compatible
Keyboard: XT, AT, or Enhance d Keyboa rd (83-104 keys)
Keyboard Layout: US
Pointing Device: Mouse Port Mouse
No Changes: The above list matches my computer
When you have completed the Windows NT installation, go to Section 2.3.2.
2.3.2 Software Driver Installation
If you have purchased the ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller as an add-on, you
must install the software drivers. Install the 2D and 3D drivers (the Compaq optimized
OpenGL support) from the included diskettes (or the Graphics Support Services Software
CD-ROM that will be included in future releases) by performing the following steps:
1. Boot your system and log into Windows NT if you have not already done so.
2. From the desktop, choose My Com put e r.
3. From My Computer, choose Control Panel.
4. From Control Panel, c hoose Display.
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5. From the Display Properties dialog box, choose the Settings tab.
6. From the Settings dialog box, choose the Display Type button to see the driver and
adapter (board) information.
7. From the Display Type dialog box, c hoose Cha nge.
8. From the Change Display dialog box, c hoose H a v e Di sk.
9. In the Install from Disk dialog box, you are prompted to insert the manufacturer’s
installation disk into the selected drive. Insert the appropriate diskette (Alpha or Intel)
into the floppy drive (or the Graphics Support Services Software CD-ROM that will
be included in future releases into the CD-ROM drive unit).
10. Enter the path of the PowerStorm 4D10T dri ver a nd c hoose OK.
The path is of the following format, where
floppy diskettes or
dev:\ (Alpha or Intel systems - Floppy Diskettes)
dev:\i386\pbxgk\nt40 (Intel systems - GSSS CD-ROM)
E:\ for the E drive):
dev:\ is the drive name (for example, A:\ for
or
dev:\alpha\pbxgk\nt40 (Alpha workstations - GSSS CD-ROM)
11. In the Change Display dialog box, t he drive r whose pat h you just de fi ned i s displa yed.
Confirm this choice by choosing OK. The driver name displayed is:
PowerStorm 4D10T
12. When the message displays stating that this is a third party driver, confirm by
choosing Yes. A status box displays reflecting the progress of the driver installation.
13. When the files have been copied to your hard disk, a dialog box indicating that the
driver was successfully installed is displayed. Choose OK and remove the CD-ROM
from the drive.
14. Choose Close to cl ose t he Displa y T ype di a log box.
15. Choose Close to close the Display application.
16. When a message displays stating that you must restart your computer to use the new
display driver, choose No.
17. Shut down your system by choosing Shut Down from the Start menu, then rem ove
power from your computer system and install the PowerStorm 4D10T graphics option
as described in Section 2.4 if you haven’t already done so.
18. After installing the ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller, reboot your system to
access the new display driver. After your system reboots, a message displays
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indicating that the default screen resolution and refresh rate are being used. For
information on changing these values, refer to Section 2.3.3.
2.3.3 Changing Windows NT Display Characteristics
After installing the ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics Controller, you can change the screen
resolution and refresh rate, collectively referred to as the display mode. Before changing
the display mode, you should verify that your monitor can accept the new values (refer to
the monitor documentation). To change the display resolution and refresh rate, perform the
following steps:
1. From the desktop, choose My Com put e r.
2. From My Computer, choose Control Panel.
3. From Control Panel, choose Di splay.
4. From the Display Properties dialog box, choose the Settings tab.
5. From the Settings dialog box, click on the arrows in the Desktop Area to change the
screen resolution.
To change the refresh rate, choose one of the options in Refresh Frequency. (You can
also change the resolution and refresh rate by choosing List All Modes and the
desired mode, and the n choosing OK. ) If the refresh rate selected is not supported by
the resolution you chose, the resolution will automatically change to the nearest value
supported by that refresh rate, or the refresh rate will change to support the resolution.
6. Choose Test to verify that the settings work correctly. A test pattern will be displayed
on your monitor for about five seconds.
7. You will now see the question “Did you see the test bitmap properly?”. If you are
satisfied with the video display, choose Yes.
Choose OK to accept the changed settings.
8. You may have to adjust your monitor to align the new resolution to the monitor. This
is typically done by using the controls on the front or side of the monitor.
2.4 Hardware Installation
The following section describes how to install the ELSA GLoria Synergy Graphics
Controller. To install the graphics option, perform the following steps:
__________________________Note ____________________________
Before installing the graphics option, check your monitor specification for signal
compatibility and supported features offered by the graphics option.
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_________________________Cau t ion ___________________________
Static electricity can damage sensitive electronic components. When handling
your graphics option, use an antistatic wriststrap that is connected to a grounded
surface on your computer system.
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1. Perform a normal power down of your computer system and disconnect the monitor
cable.
2. Remove the cover from your computer (refer to your system documentation).
3. Put on an antistatic wriststrap.
_________________________Caution ___________________________
An antistatic wriststrap must be worn when handling any module to prevent
damage to the module.
____________________________________________________________
4. If your computer has an existing gra phi cs modul e , rem ove the scre w that sec ures it
and then remove the module.
5. If your system had a previously installed graphics option, you can use that slot if it is a
PCI slot, or you can select any empty PCI expansion slot. Remove the slot cover if
you are using a new slot. Refer to your system owner’s guide for information about
graphics option slots.
6. Grasp the top edge of the graphics option and carefully insert it into the slot, then
firmly seat it.
7. Secure the module retaining bracket.
8. Replace the computer cover.
9. Ensure that the monitor cable is connected to the video output connector located on
the back of the graphics option.
10. Perform a normal power up of your computer system.
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