Compaq Wireless LAN 300 User Manual

Compaq PowerStorm 300/350 Graphics Controllers

Installation Guide

EK−CPSGC−IG. B01 / 134692-002

July 1999

This guide describes the installation of the Compaq PowerStorm 300 AGP and 300/350 PCI graphics controllers in Compaq Professional Workstations.

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July 1999

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Table of Contents

PowerStorm 300 AGP Graphics Controller Overview...........................1–1

1.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................1–1

1.2 Description ....................................................................................................................... 1–1

1.3 Connector Pinout ..............................................................................................................1–4

1.4 Specifications....................................................................................................................1–5

2 PowerStorm 300 PCI Graphics Controller Overview...........................2–1

2.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................2–1

2.2 Description ....................................................................................................................... 2–1

2.3 Connector Pinout ..............................................................................................................2–3

2.4 Specifications....................................................................................................................2–4

3 PowerStorm 350 PCI Graphics Controller Overview...........................3–1

3.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................3–1

3.2 Description ....................................................................................................................... 3–1

3.3 Connector Pinouts............................................................................................................. 3–3

3.4 Specifications....................................................................................................................3–5

4 Installation (Windows NT).....................................................................4–1

4.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................4–1

4.1.1 Unpacking............................................................................................................... 4–1

4.2 Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................ 4–2

4.2.1 Changing the Bul khea d Bra c ke t , Powe rSt orm 300 AGP Only ................................. 4–2

4.2.2 Installation of the Graphics Controller..................................................................... 4–3

4.3 Software Installation.........................................................................................................4–4

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4.3.1 Microsoft Windows NT Software Installation ......................................................... 4–4

4.3.2 PowerStorm 300/350 Software Components............................................................ 4–4

4.3.3 Before You Begin ................................................................................................... 4–5

4.3.4 New Installation or Upgrade of Windows NT.......................................................... 4–5

4.3.5 Installing/Upgrading PowerStorm Software Display Drivers................................... 4–6

4.3.6 OpenGL Acceleration ............................................................................................. 4–7

4.3.7 Stereo Capability (PowerStorm 350 PCI Only)........................................................ 4–8

5 Operation (Windows NT)........................................................................5–1

5.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 5–1

5.2 After Installation...............................................................................................................5–1

5.2.1 Changing the Screen Resolution and Refresh Rate.................................................. 5–1

5.2.2 Managing Buffer Swap ........................................................................................... 5–3

5.2.2.1 Using the Display Applet............................................................................... 5–4

5.2.3 Identifying the Display Driver Version.................................................................... 5–4

5.3 Using OpenGL.................................................................................................................. 5–5

5.3.1 Using OpenGL Applications................................................................................... 5–5

5.3.2 Developing OpenGL Applications on Intel Platforms.............................................. 5–5

5.3.2.1 Pixel Format Support..................................................................................... 5–6

5.3.2.2 Performance Considerations.......................................................................... 5–8

5.3.2.2.1 Texture Mapping ............................................................................... 5–8

5.3.2.2.2 Overlay Planes .................................................................................. 5–9

5.3.2.2.3 Stencil Planes.................................................................................... 5–9

5.3.2.2.4 SoftImage Customizations................................................................. 5–9

5.3.3 Developing OpenGL Applications on Alpha Platforms ........................................... 5–9

5.3.3.1 Pixel Format Support..................................................................................... 5–9

5.3.3.2 Performance Considerations........................................................................ 5–16

5.3.3.2.1 Texture Mapping ............................................................................. 5–16

5.3.3.2.2 Alpha Buffers.................................................................................. 5–16

5.3.3.2.3 Overlay Planes ................................................................................ 5–17

5.3.3.2.4 Stencil Planes.................................................................................. 5–17

5.3.3.2.5 SoftImage Customizations............................................................... 5–17

Installation (Compaq Tru64 UNIX)...........................................................6–1

6.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 6–1

6.1.1 Unpacking............................................................................................................... 6–1

6.2 Hardware Installation........................................................................................................ 6–2

6.2.1 Installation of the Graphics Controller..................................................................... 6–2

6.3 Software Installation......................................................................................................... 6–3

6.3.1 Installation Preparation and Information ................................................................. 6–3

6.3.1.1 Required License........................................................................................... 6–3

6.3.1.2 Prerequisite Software..................................................................................... 6–3

6.3.1.3 Alternate Console..........................................................................................6–4

6.3.1.4 Booting Compa q Tru64 UNIX....................................................................... 6–4

6.3.2 Installing PowerStorm Display Drivers....................................................................6–4

6.3.2.1 Copying the Kit from CD-ROM .................................................................... 6–4

6.3.2.2 Unpacking the Kit .........................................................................................6–5

6.3.2.3 Installing the Kit............................................................................................ 6–5

6.4 Configuration Recommendations...................................................................................... 6–8

6.4.1 Tuning Techniques.................................................................................................. 6–8

Operation (Compaq Tru64 UNIX) ............................................................7–1

7.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................7–1

7.2 After Installation...............................................................................................................7–1

7.2.1 Changing the Screen Resolution and Refresh Rate.................................................. 7–1

7.2.2 Synchronizing Buffer Swaps ...................................................................................7–2

7.2.3 Default OpenGL Texel Size.................................................................................... 7–3

7.2.4 Identifying the Driver Version................................................................................. 7–4

7.3 Using OpenGL..................................................................................................................7–5

7.3.1 Using OpenGL Applications....................................................................................7–5

7.3.1.1 OpenGL Visual Support ................................................................................ 7–5

7.3.1.2 Indirect Contexts, GLXPixmaps, and the Software Renderer.........................7–6

7.3.2 Developing OpenGL Applications on Tru64 UNIX................................................. 7–7

7.3.2.1 Performance and Functionality Considerations.............................................. 7–9

7.3.2.1.1 Texture Mapping............................................................................... 7–9

7.3.2.1.2 Alpha Buffers ..................................................................................7–10

7.3.2.1.3 Stencil Planes.................................................................................. 7–11

Figures

Figure 1-1 PowerStorm 300 AGP Graphi c s Controller (ATX)................................................ 1–2

Figure 1-2 PowerStorm 300 AGP Graphi c s Controller (NLX)................................................ 1–3

Figure 1-3 VGA Connector Pinouts .......................................................................................1–4

Figure 2-1 PowerStorm 300 PCI Graphics Controller............................................................. 2–2

Figure 2-2 VGA Connector Pinouts .......................................................................................2–3

Figure 3-1 PowerStorm 350 PCI Graphics Controller............................................................. 3–2

Figure 3-2 VGA Connector Pinouts .......................................................................................3–3

Figure 3-3 Stereo Connector Pinouts..................................................................................... 3–4

Tables

Table 1-1 PowerStorm 300 AGP Gra phi cs Cont roller Part Number........................................1–1

Table 1-2 Compaq Powe rSt orm 300 AGP Softwa re Support .................................................. 1–2

Table 1-3 PowerStorm 300 AGP Gra phi c s Controller Specifications..................................... 1–5

Table 2-1 PowerStorm 300 PCI Graphics Controller Part Numbers......................................... 2–1

Table 2-2 Compaq PowerStorm 300 PCI Software Support ................................................... 2–2

Table 2-3 PowerStorm 300 PCI Graphics Controller Specifications....................................... 2–4

Table 3-1 PowerStorm 350 PCI Graphics Controller.............................................................. 3–1

Table 3-2 Compaq PowerStorm 350 PCI Software Support ................................................... 3–2

Table 3-3 PowerStorm 350 PCI Graphics Controller Specifications....................................... 3–5

Table 4-1 PowerStorm 300/350 Software Component s on the CD .......................................... 4–4

Table 4-2 PowerStorm 300/350 Software Component s on the CD (cont. ) ............................... 4–5

Table 5-1 PowerStorm 300 Resolution - Refresh Rates for Alpha Platforms (Windows

NT and Tru64 UNIX)........................................................................................................... 5–3

Table 5-2 PowerStorm 300 Resolution - Refresh Rates for Intel Platforms (Windows

NT)...................................................................................................................................... 5–3

Table 5-3 PowerStorm 350 Resolution - Refresh Rates for Alpha Platforms (Windows

NT and Tru64 UNIX)........................................................................................................... 5–3

Table 5-4 Intel-Supported Pixel Formats on the PowerStorm 300 Graphics Controller...........5–7

Table 5-5 Alpha-Supported Pixel Formats on PowerStorm 300 PCI Graphics

Controller........................................................................................................................... 5–10

Table 5-6 Alpha-Supported Pixel Formats on PowerStorm 350 PCI Graphics

Controller........................................................................................................................... 5–12

Table 7-1 Supported GLX Visuals on a PowerStorm 300 PCI Graphics Controller................ 7–7

Table 7-2 Supported GLX Visuals on PowerStorm 350 PCI Graphics Controller................... 7–8

Preface

Purpose of This Guide

This guide describe s t he Com pa q Powe rStorm 300 AGP a nd 300/ 350 PCI gra phi cs c ont ro llers, and how to install the graphics controller hardware and software in your workstation. It includes installation and operation information for the PowerStorm display drivers for Windows NT

version 4.0 and Compaq Tru64 UNIX™ 4.0E/F.

Who Should Use This Guide

This guide is inte nde d for a nyone who ha s purc ha se d a Compa q Powe rSt orm 300 AGP or 300/350 PCI graphics controller. Users should have a basic understanding of Windows NT or Tru64 UNIX before installing PowerStorm 300/350 software.

Structure of This Guide

This guide is organized as follows:

Chapter 1, PowerStorm 300 AGP Graphics Controller Overview - provides an

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overview of the Compaq Powe rSt orm 300 AGP gra phi cs c ont ro ller hardware. Chapter 2, PowerStorm 300 PCI Graphics Controller Overview - provides an

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overview of the Compaq PowerStorm 300 PCI graphics controller hardware. Chapter 3, PowerStorm 350 PCI Graphics Controller Overview - provides an

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overview of the Compaq PowerStorm 350 PCI graphics controller hardware. Chapter 4, Inst a l l a t i o n (W i ndo ws NT ) - describes how to install the Compaq

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PowerStorm 300 AGP or 300/350 PCI graphic s cont ro ller in your Compaq Professional Workstation running the Windows NT operating system.

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Chapter 5, Operation (Windows NT) - describes post-installation tasks and use of the

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OpenGL drivers using the Windows NT operating system. Chapter 6, Inst a l l a t i o n (Co m paq T r u6 4 UNIX) - describes how to install the Compaq

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PowerStorm 300/350 PCI graphics controllers in your Compaq Professional Workstation running the Compaq Tru64 UNIX operating system.

Chapter 7, Operati o n ( Com pa q Tru64 UNIX) - describes post-installation tasks and use

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of the OpenGL drivers using the Tru64 UNIX operating system.

Related Documentation

Microsoft Windows NT online help

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Conventions Used in This Guide

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Getting Help

If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you can get further information and other help in the following locations.

Compaq Technical Support

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In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at

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Outside North America, call the nearest Compaq Technical Support Phone Center. Telephone numbers for world wide Technical Support Centers are listed on the Compaq website. Access the Compaq website by logging on to the Internet at www.compaq.com.

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Technical support registration number (if applicable)

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Product serial number (s)

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Product model name(s) and numbers(s)

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Applicable error messages

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Add-on boards or hardware

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Third-party hardware or software

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Operating system type and revision level

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Detailed, specific questions

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Compaq Website

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For the name of your nearest Compaq Authorized Reseller

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Elsewhere, see the Compaq website for locations and telephone numbers.

1.1 Introduction

This chapter provi de s a brie f ove rvi e w of the Powe rSt orm 300 AGP gra phic s c ontroller hardware. The PowerSt orm 300 AGP gra phi c s cont roller is available for Intel platforms only.

1.2 Description

The PowerStorm 300 AGP graphi c s cont roller is a single expansion-slot, 32-bit AGP bus module that provides 2D and 3D graphics acceleration for Compaq Professional Workstations.

The PowerStorm 300 AGP graphi c s cont roller includes 16 MB of CDRAM texture memory and is available as a full length ATX or NLX form factor. See Table 1-1 for the part number.

Table 1-1 PowerStorm 300 AGP Graphics Controller Part Number

PowerStorm 300 AGP Graphics

Controller Overview

Compaq Part Number

328778-B21 PowerStorm 300 AGP graphics controller in either full-length

Description

ATX or NLX form factor.

PowerStorm 300 AGP and 300/350 PCI Gr aphics Contr ollers 1–1

PowerStorm 300 AGP Graphics Controller Overview

Table 1-2 provides software support information for the PowerStorm 300 AGP graphics controller.

Table 1-2 Co mpaq Pow erS t orm 300 AGP Soft ware Support

Minimum System

Workstation

Compaq Professional Workstation AP200

Compaq Professional Workstation AP400

Compaq Professional Workstation AP500

Compaq Professional Workstation SP700

The PowerStorm 300 AGP graphi c s cont roller (see Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2) contains one standard 15-pin VGA conne c t o r on t h e AGP b u l k head.

The graphics controller contains one 3-pin jumper for enabling or disabling the VGA capability when more than one VGA graphics cont r o ller is installed in the same workstation.

ROM O/S Version

4/2/99 Windows NT 4.0

4/24/98 Windows NT 4.0

6/5/98 Windows NT 4.0

11/13/98 Windows NT 4.0

Figure 1-1 PowerStorm 300 AGP Graphics Controller (ATX)

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Standard 15-pin VGA connector

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VGA enable/disable jumper

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Shows the jumper set for VGA enabled (default)

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Shows th e ju mp er se t for VGA disabled

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PowerStorm 300 AGP Graphics Controller Overview

Figure 1-2 PowerStorm 300 AGP Graphics Controller (NLX)

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Standard 15-pin VGA connector

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VGA enable/disable jumper

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Shows the jumper set for VGA enabled (default)

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Shows th e ju mp er se t for VGA disabled

PowerStorm 300 AGP and 300/350 PCI Gr aphics Contr ollers 1–3

PowerStorm 300 AGP Graphics Controller Overview

1.3 Connector Pinout

Figure 1-3 contains a listing of the pins and signals found on the standard 15-pin VGA connector.

Figure 1-3 VGA Connector Pinouts

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Pin No. Signal

1 RED VIDEO 2 GREEN VIDEO or COMPOSITE SYNC with GREEN VIDEO 3 BLUE VIDEO 4 NC (no connection) 5 GROUND 6 GROUND 7 GROUND 8 GROUND

9+5V 10 GROUND 11 NC (no connection) 12 SERIAL DATA 13 HORIZONTAL SYNC or COMPOSITE SYNC 14 VERTICAL SYNC (VCLK) 15 SERIAL CLOCK

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1.4 Specifications

Table 1-3 lists the specifications for the PowerStorm 300 AGP graphics contr o ller.

Table 1-3 PowerStorm 300 AGP Graphics Controller Specifications

Resolution 1280 x 1024 (maximum) @ 85 Hz Color planes 24-bit, double buffered Overlay planes 8-bit, shared with alpha planes

Stencil planes 4-bit, shared with overlay planes Alpha planes 8-bit, shared with 8 bit overlay planes Window ID 4-bit Z-buffer 24-bit Total bits/pix e l 96 Frame buffer 15 MB Texture memory 16 MB Form factor Single full-length AGP card in ATX or NLX

AGP AGP 1X, 32-bit, 66 MHz, 5V signaling Input voltage 3.3 V dc, 5 V dc, + 12 V dc Power 25 W maximum Operating temperature 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 104°F)

Relative humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing

PowerStorm 300 AGP Graphics Controller Overview

4-bit, shared with stencil planes

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PowerStorm 300 AGP and 300/350 PCI Gr aphics Contr ollers 1–5

2.1 Introduction

This chapter provides a brief overview of the PowerStorm 300 PCI graphics controller hardware. The PowerStorm 300 PCI graphics controller is supported on Alpha platforms only.

2.2 Description

The PowerStorm 300 PCI graphics controller is a single expansion-slot, 32-bit PCI bus module that provides 2D and 3D graphics acceleration for Compaq Professional Workstations. The PowerStorm 300 PCI graphics controller includes 16 MB of CDRAM texture memory. See T a ble 2-1 for t he pa rt numbe rs.

Table 2-1 PowerStorm 300 P CI Graphi cs Controller Part Numbers

PowerStorm 300 PCI Graphics

Controller Overview

DIGITAL Part Number

SN-PBXGD-AD 102454-B21

Compaq Part Number

400063-B21

PowerStorm 300 AGP and 300/350 PCI Gr aphics Contr ollers 2–1

Description

PowerStorm 300 PCI graphics controller for Alpha platforms

PowerStorm 300 PCI Graphics Controller Overview

Table 2-2 provides software support information for the PowerStorm 300 PCI graphics controller.

Table 2-2 Co mpaq Pow erS t orm 300 PCI Soft ware Support

Minimum System

Workstation

Compaq Professional Workstation XP1000

The PowerStorm 300 PCI graphics controller (see Figure 2-1) contains one standard 15-pin VGA connector on the PCI bulkhe ad.

The graphics controller contains one 3-pin jumper for enabling or disabling the VGA capability when more than one VGA graphics cont r o ller is installed in the same workstation.

Figure 2-1 PowerStorm 300 PCI Graphics Controller

ROM O/S Version

V5.68 Windows NT version 4.0

X5.4 2935 Tru64 UNIX 4. 0E/F

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Standard 15-pin VGA connector

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VGA enable/disable jumper

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Shows th e ju mp er se tting fo r VGA enabled (default)

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Shows the jumper set for VGA disabled

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2.3 Connector Pinout

Figure 2-2 lists the pi ns a nd signa l s found on th e st a nda rd 15-pi n VGA c onnector.

Figure 2-2 VGA Connector Pinouts

PowerStorm 300 PCI Graphics Controller Overview

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Pin No. Signal

1 RED VIDEO 2 GREEN VIDEO or COMPOSITE SYNC with GREEN VIDEO 3 BLUE VIDEO 4 NC (no connection) 5 GROUND 6 GROUND 7 GROUND 8 GROUND

9+5V 10 GROUND 11 NC (no connection) 12 SERIAL DATA 13 HORIZONTAL SYNC or COMPOSITE SYNC 14 VERTICAL SYNC (VCLK) 15 SERIAL CLOCK

PowerStorm 300 AGP and 300/350 PCI Gr aphics Contr ollers 2–3

PowerStorm 300 PCI Graphics Controller Overview

2.4 Specifications

Table 2-3 lists the specifications for the PowerStorm 300 PCI graphics controller.

Table 2-3 PowerStorm 300 P CI Graphics Controller Specifications

Resolution 1280 x 1024 (maximum) @ 85 Hz Color planes 24 bit double buffered Overlay panes Windows NT: 8-bit, double buffered

Tru64 UNIX: 8-bit, double buffered

Stencil panes Windows NT: 4-bit

Tru64 UNIX: 1-bit

Alpha panes Windows NT: none

Tru64 UNIX: none Window ID 4 bit Z-buffer 24 bit Total bits/pix e l 96 Frame buffer 15 MB Texture memory 16 MB Form factor Single full-length PCI card PCI PCI 2.1, 32-bit, 33 MHz, 5V signaling Input voltage 3.3 V dc, 5 V dc, + 12 V dc Power 25 W maximum Operating temperature 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F)

Relative humidity 10% to 90% noncondensing

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3.1 Introduction

This chapter provides a brief overview of the PowerStorm 350 PCI graphics controller hardware. The PowerStorm 350 PCI graphics controller is available on Alpha platforms only.

3.2 Description

The PowerStorm 350 PCI graphics controller is a single expansion-slot, 32-bit PCI bus module that provides 2D and 3D graphics acceleration for Compaq Professional Workstations. The PowerStorm 350 PCI graphics controller has stereo capability; see Section 4.3.7 for information on setup and rules for stereo operation.

The PowerStorm 350 PCI graphics controller includes 32 MB of texture memory and 30 MB of frame buffer memory. See Table 3-1 for the part number.

Table 3-1 PowerStorm 350 P CI Graphics Controller

PowerStorm 350 PCI Graphics

Controller Overview

DIGITAL Part Number

SN-PBXGD-AE 102455-B21/

PowerStorm 300/AGP and 300-350/PCI Gr aphics O pt ions Inst allation Guide 3–1

Compaq Part Number

400062-B21

Description

PowerStorm 350 PCI graphics controller for Alpha platforms

PowerStorm 350 PCI Graphics Controller Overview

Table 3-2 provides software support information for the PowerStorm 350 PCI graphics controller.

Table 3-2 Co mpaq Pow erS t orm 350 PCI Soft ware Support

Minimum System

Workstation

Compaq Professional Workstation XP1000

The PowerStorm 350 PCI graphics controller (see Figure 3-1) contains one standard 15-pin VGA connector and one 5-pin mini-DIN StereoVision connector on the PCI bulkhead.

The graphics controller contains one 3-pin jumper for enabling or disabling the VGA capability when more than one VGA graphics cont r o ller is installed in the same workstation.

Figure 3-1 PowerStorm 350 PCI Graphics Controller

ROM Revision O/S Version

V5.68 X5.4 2935

Windows NT version 4.0 Tru64 UNIX 4.0E

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Standard 15-pin VGA connector

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StereoVision 5-pin circular DIN connector

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VGA enable/disable jumper

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Shows th e ju mp er se tting fo r VGA disabled

Shows the jumper set for VGA enabled (default)

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