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
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
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information that may be of special importance.
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to the equip me nt.
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Monospaced
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command, ro u tin e , p a rtitio n , p a th n ame , directory, o r file.
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