IBM Power GXT800P Installation And User Manual

POWER GXT800P Graphics Adapter
Installation and User's Guide

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Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Handling Static Sensitive Devices .......................... vii

Electrostatic Discharge Protection ........................... vii

About This Book .................................... ix

Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

ISO 9000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Chapter 1. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

The POWER GXT800P with Base Memory and Texture Supports ........ 1-3

Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation ........................ 2-1

Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Chapter 3. Installing Device Driver Software ................... 3-1

Device Driver Software Installation ........................... 3-1

Chapter 4. Installing Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Installing the Adapter .................................. 4-1

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Chapter 5. Display Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Display Power Management ............................. 5-1

Change Resolution and Refresh Rates ....................... 5-1

Chapter 6. Software Application Considerations ................ 6-1

Starting the Server in Overlay and Color Planes ................... 6-1

API Required Parameters ................................ 6-1

Chapter 7. Stereo-Ready System Unit, Sync and Power Supplied ...... 7-1

Chapter 8. Communications Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement .............. 8-1

European Union (EU) Statement ............................ 8-2

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement ............ 8-2

United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements ............ 8-2

Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada . 8-3

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement ........ 8-3

Contents iii

VCCI Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Radio Protection for Germany ............................. 8-4

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Safety Information

DANGER

An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous
voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the
system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet
is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock.

Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power
cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system,
ensure that the power cables for those devices are unplugged before
the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power
cables from the existing system before you add a device.

Use one hand, when possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables
to prevent a possible shock from touching two surfaces with different
electrical potentials.

During an electrical storm, do not connect cables for display stations,
printers, telephones, or station protectors for communication lines.

Safety Information v

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Handling Static Sensitive Devices

Attention: Static electricity can damage this device and your system unit. To avoid

damage, keep this device in its static protective bag until you are ready to install it.
To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, follow the precautions listed
below.

Electrostatic Discharge Protection

To prevent electrostatic discharge:

 Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around

you.

 Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
 Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry.
 Do not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the

device.

 While the device is still in its anti-static package, touch it to an unpainted metal

part of the system unit for at least two seconds. (This drains static electricity
from the package and from your body.)

 Remove the device from its package and install it directly into your system unit

without setting it down. If it is necessary to set the device down, place it on its
static-protective package. (If your device is an adapter, place it component side
up.) Do not place the device on your system unit cover or on a metal table.

 Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather as heating

reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.

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About This Book

Use this book with your system unit documentation to install the POWER GXT800P
graphics adapter and its associated device driver software.

Related Publications

This book refers to the documentation that came with your system unit and with your
operating system. Additional references are made to adapter (slot) placement
documentation.

ISO 9000

ISO 9000 registered quality systems were used in the development and
manufacturing of this product.

Trademarks

CATIA is a registered trademark of Dassault Systems.
CrystalEyes is a registered trademark of StereoGraphics Corporation.
graPHIGS is a trademark of International Business Machines.
GL is a trademark of Silicon Graphics, Incorporated.
OpenGL is a trademark of Silicon Graphics, Incorporated.
PEX is a trademark of Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
PowerPC is trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
POWER GXT800P is a registered trademark of International Business Machines.
X Window System is a trademark of Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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Chapter 1. Overview

The POWER GXT800P graphics adapters (POWER GXT800P with base memory or
POWER GXT800P with base and texture memory) are single card adapters that
attach to your system unit in a PCI bus graphics slot. Both adapters provide 3D
graphics acceleration. The POWER GXT800P with base and texture memory also
provides texture acceleration. (Connection to the video monitor is made through a
high density 15 pin D-shell connector.)

Refer to the PCI Graphics Adapter Placement Reference for supported system units
and for supported slot locations. To install the POWER GXT800P graphics adapters
into your system, refer to your system unit documentation.

(GXT800P Top View)

(GXT800P Bottom View)
Note: Some system units have PCI slots that force adapter cards to be installed top

side down.

Chapter 1. Overview 1-1

(GXT800P Side View of Adapter with Metal Shield housing.)

Important: Retain your proof of purchase for warranty service.

The POWER GXT800P Adapter with Base Memory Supports:

 8 and 24 bit double-buffered color
 8 bit double-buffered alpha
 8 bit single-buffered overlay
 8 bits of window ids
 24 bit Z-buffer
 4 bit stencil
 OpenGL, PEX, graPHIGS, and GL 3.2 API's

 3D Acceleration:

– Depth Buffering
– Antialiasing
– Gouraud shading

– Fog and Atmospheric effects
– Stencil test
– Alpha test
– Blending
– Dithering

 Display resolution: 1280x1024 and 1024x768

(includes monitors that comply with ISO 9241, Part 3 Std.)

 Stereo viewing

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The POWER GXT800P with Base Memory and Texture Supports

 8 and 24 bit double-buffered color
 8 bit double-buffered alpha
 8 bit single-buffered overlay
 8 bits of window ids
 24 bit Z-buffer
 4 bit stencil
 OpenGL, PEX, graPHIGS, and GL 3.2 API's

 3D Acceleration:

– Depth Buffering
– Antialiasing
– Gouraud shading

– Fog and Atmospheric effects
– Stencil test
– Alpha test
– Blending
– Dithering

 Display resolution: 1280x1024 and 1024x768

(includes monitors that comply with ISO 9241, Part 3 Std.)

 Stereo viewing

 The POWER GXT800P with base and texture supports HW acceleration of

trilinear mipmapped textures up to 512 x 512.

To verify your POWER GXT800P graphics adapter includes both base and texture,
type the following command:

lsdev -C | grep GXT8ððP

and press Enter.
If you do have the texture adapter, the following data appears on your screen:

smintð Available ð4-ð2 GXT8ððP Graphics Adapter
smintdmð Defined ð4-ð2-ðð GXT8ððP Base and Texture Memory

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Software Requirements

AIX: The POWER GXT800P is supported on AIX 4.1.5. If support is required on an
AIX release other than AIX 4.1.5, please ensure this adapter is supported on that
release of AIX prior to install. Contact your support representative for assistance.

OpenGL and GL 3.2

requires the OpenGL and GL 3.2.for AIX, version 4.1.5
Licensed Program Product (5696-939). If support is required on an AIX release
other than AIX 4.1.5, please ensure this adapter is supported on that release of AIX
prior to install. Contact your support representative for assistance.

PEX and graPHIGS

requires the PEX and PHIGS for AIX, Version 4.1.5 Licensed

Program Product (5696-907). If support is required on an AIX release other than AIX

4.1.5, please ensure this adapter is supported on that release of AIX prior to install.
Contact your support representative for assistance.

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Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation

This section outlines the installation procedure for the POWER GXT800P device
driver and graphics adapter.

The process includes:

 An inventory of installation materials.
 The installation of your device driver software.
 The installation of your graphics adapter.

Note: If AIX is not installed on your system unit, install your graphics adapter
before you install the operating system. (See Chapter 4, “Installing Hardware”
on page 4-1.) When you install AIX, your device driver software will
automatically install.

If AIX is operating on your system, install your device driver software prior to
installing your graphics adapter. (See Chapter 3, “Installing Device Driver
Software” on page 3-1.)

Inventory

To install the POWER GXT800P, you need:
 The adapter.

 This documentation,

User's Guide

 The system unit User's Guide.
 The operating system documentation.



PCI Graphics Adapter Placement Reference

 A flat-blade screw driver or a 5mm nut driver.
 Media containing device driver software.
 Metal support bracket. (Refer to system unit User's Guide for installation

instructions.)

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POWER GXT800P Graphics Adapter Installation and

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Chapter 3. Installing Device Driver Software

This section explains how to install device driver software.

Device Driver Software Installation

1. Be sure you have read Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation” on page 2-1.

 Determine if you should install your device driver software first.
 Determine if you should install your graphics adapter hardware first.
 If you should install your device driver software first, go to step 2 and

continue with this section.

 If you should install your hardware first, go to Chapter 4, “Installing

Hardware” on page 4-1. When you install AIX, your device driver
automatically installs.

2. Turn the system unit power on.

3. Log in as root.

4. Insert the media containing the device driver software (example: CD-ROM) into
the appropriate media device.

5. Type the following

smit devinst

and press Enter.

6. The Install Additional Device Software screen highlights the "INPUT
device/directory for software" option.

7. Select or type

 Press F4 to display the input device list. Select the

(example: CD-ROM) that you are using and press Enter.

 In the Entry Field, type the

Enter.

8. The Install Additional Device Software window highlights the SOFTWARE to
install option.

9. Press F4 to display the SOFTWARE to install window.

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your input device

-- or --

:

name of the input device

name of the device

you are using and press

10. Type the following to display the Find window:

/

11. Type the following

devices.pci.141ð5eðð

and press Enter.
(The system finds and highlights this device driver software.)

12. Press PF7 to select the highlighted device driver software and press Enter.
Example:

4.1.5.ð devices.pci.devices

13. The Install Additional Device Software screen displays. Entry data fields are
automatically updated. Press Enter to accept the data.

14. The ARE YOU SURE window displays. Press Enter to accept the data.

15. The COMMAND STATUS screen appears.

 The term RUNNING is highlighted to indicate that the install and configure

command is in progress.

 When RUNNING changes to OK, scroll down to the bottom of the page and

locate the Installation Summary.

 After a successful installation, SUCCESS will appear in the Result column of the

summary at the bottom of the page.

16. Remove the installation media from the drive.

17. Press F10 to exit SMIT.

18. Reference your system unit documentation to shutdown your system unit.

19. Go to graphics adapter install procedure, Chapter 4, “Installing Hardware” on
page 4-1.

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Chapter 4. Installing Hardware

This section provides the guidance necessary to install a graphics adapter. Before
you begin, be sure you have read “Handling Static Sensitive Devices” on page vii.

Attention: Do not remove the POWER GXT800P from its anti-static package at this
time.

Installing the Adapter

1. Be sure you have read Chapter 2, “Preparing for Installation” on page 2-1.

 Determine if you should install your graphics adapter hardware first.
 Determine if you should install your device driver software first.
 If you should install your graphics adapter hardware first, go to 2 and

continue with this section.

 If you should install your device driver software first, go back to Chapter 3,

“Installing Device Driver Software” on page 3-1. Return here to install your
hardware.

2. Refer to the User's Guide that shipped with your system unit to perform the
following:

 Shutdown your system unit.
 Install the graphics adapter in your system unit.

– Refer to the

supported installation slots for a POWER GXT800P. Return here to
complete the process.

– Attention: Failure to install your graphics adapter in the correct slot may

cause your adapter or system unit to function incorrectly.

3. Some system units may require attachment of a metal support bracket. Refer to
your system's User's Guide for specific instructions to attach the support bracket
if one was shipped with your adapter.

4. After the basic installation is complete, connect your keyboard and mouse to the
system unit and connect your video cable to the graphics adapter.

5. Turn on both your system unit and your display. Follow any instructions on the
screen.

6. A select display (console) icon appears on your screen. Press the number key
(for example, 1 or 2) on your keyboard of the monitor you want to be your default
display.

Chapter 4. Installing Hardware 4-1

PCI Graphics Adapter Placement Reference

to identify

Note: If you are planning to run applications such as PEX, OpenGL, GL 3.2, or
graPHIGS, be sure to install the appropriate level LPP after you install the POWER
GXT800P Adapter.

Troubleshooting

Initial installation problems are often resolved using a few basic troubleshooting
steps:

 Check Cables

 Check Installed Software (lslpp)
 Check Console (possibly redirect)
 Check Installed Hardware (lsdev)

Check Cables

1. Ensure your cables are connected to the correct adapter.
 If you have more than one display adapter, be sure that each adapter is

connected to a display.

 Verify the cable connection to your video monitor is made through a high

density 15 pin D-shell connector. (For detailed connector information, go to

Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for Multiple Bus Systems

if you

received this book with your system unit.)

2. If no login prompt appears, restart your system unit.

3. If the system responds with a login prompt, continue with the troubleshooting

verifications.

Verify Software Installation

1. Verify the device driver for the POWER GXT800P is installed.
 Login as root

 Type:

lslpp -l all | grep GXT8ððP

and press Enter.

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2. If the POWER GXT800P device driver is installed, the following is an example of
the data that appears if you are running AIX Version 4.1.5.

devices.pci.141ð5eðð.X11 4.1.5.ð COMMITTED AIXwindows GXT8ððP Graphics
devices.pci.141ð5eðð.diag 4.1.5.ð COMMITTED GXT8ððP Graphics Adapter
devices.pci.141ð5eðð.rte 4.1.5.ð COMMITTED GXT8ððP Graphics Adapter

3. If the POWER GXT800P device driver did not install, return to Chapter 3,
“Installing Device Driver Software” on page 3-1.

Check Console

1. If you continue to experience problems, it may be necessary to redirect the

chdisp

device console to the new adapter using the

command. Refer to your

operating system documentation for directions.

2. If you have checked your cables, tried the

chdisp

command and continue to
experience problems, run diagnostics. Refer to your operating system
documentation for directions.

Verify Hardware Installation

1. To verify your system unit recognizes the POWER GXT800P adapter:
 Type:

lsdev -Cs pci

and press Enter.

2. If the POWER GXT800P adapter did install, the following is an example of the
data that appears on your screen:

smintð Available ð4-ð2 GXT8ððP Graphics Adapter

3. If the message on your screen indicates your adapter is Defined instead of
Available, shut down your machine. Check the POWER GXT800P adapter to
insure it is installed correctly.

4. If the POWER GXT800P adapter did not install, return to Chapter 4, “Installing
Hardware” on page 4-1.

If you continue to experience problems, it may be necessary to call your system
support organization. Refer to your operating system documentation for directions.

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Chapter 5. Display Information

Display Power Management

The POWER GXT800P graphics adapter supports Video Electronics Standards
Association (VESA), Display Power Management Signalling (DPMS).

Change Resolution and Refresh Rates

To change the resolution and refresh rates for X or CDE sessions, complete the
following steps:

1. Turn your system unit power on.

2. Log in as root

3. Type the following

smit

and press Enter.

4. From the System Management screen, select Devices and press Enter.

5. Select Graphic Displays and press Enter.

6. Select Select the Display Type.

7. Select the GXT800P Graphics Adapter and press Enter.

8. Press PF4 for a list of Display Types supported.

9. Select the desired type and press Enter.
Note: If POWER GXT800P detects a Data Display Channel (DDC) monitor,

"default" is your only SMIT screen option. For DDC monitor owners, pressing
PF4 here creates an information message that states the popup is not available
for this entry field. Press PF3. This brings you back to the Graphics Display
screen. Select Display Resolution and Refresh Rate. Resume process of
non-DCC monitor owner at step #12 below.

10. In Select the Display Type screen, notice the Select Display Type Field data has
been updated. Press Enter.

11. Press PF3 twice to return to the Graphics Display Screen.

12. Select Select the Display Resolution and Refresh Rate and press Enter.

13. From the Graphics Adapter screen, select the GXT800P Graphics Adapter and
press Enter.

14. Press PF4 for a list of Resolution and Refresh Rates that are supported.

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15. Select the desired rate and press Enter.
Note: Your X session or CDE session will run at the rate specified the next time

you bring up one of these sessions.

16. Press F10 to exit SMIT.

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Chapter 6. Software Application Considerations

This chapter discusses operating system tasks related to the POWER GXT800P
graphics adapter.

Starting the Server in Overlay and Color Planes

The X server can create windows in a separate set of frame buffer planes called
overlays. The X server supports this by defining distinct visuals for the overlay and
color planes.

The -layer n parameter for xinit gives the system the ability to select the hardware
frame buffer planes in which to run the X server. A value of:

0 indicates the color plane.
1 indicates the overlay plane (default).

These are the only valid choices. All other choices will default to layer 1.

Starting the X server in the color planes

xinit -- -layer ð <

other flags

>

Starting the X server in the overlay planes

xinit -- -layer 1 <

or

xinit -- <

other flags

other flags

>

>

API Required Parameters

Following are xinit options that take advantage of 3D hardware capabilities. These
options are required to run the 3D application programming interfaces (APIs).

API for PEX: Starting the X server for the PEX API requires an additional

parameter -x pex. For example:

xinit -- -x mbx -x abx -x pex <

other flags

>

API for OpenGL: Starting the X server for the OpenGL API requires an additional

parameter -x GLX. For example:

xinit -- -x dbe -x abx -x GLX <

other flags

>

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API for GL 3.2: Starting the X server for the GL 3.2 API requires no additional

parameters. For example:

xinit -- -x abx -x dbe <other flags>

API for graPHIGS: Using the visual associated with the window, graPHIGS

supports creating gP windows as 8-bit Indexed, 24-bit TrueColor, or 24-bit
DirectColor. Additionally, the gP window must be created in the color planes and for
the best performance, it is recommended that the X window (root window when the X
server is started) be created in the overlay planes. In support of echoes, graPHIGS
on behalf of the application creates a child window in the overlay planes.

The gP window:

 May be created by the application. The application passes the window id to

graPHIGS via the XWINDID procopt

-- or --

 May be created by graPHIGS on behalf when the workstation is created.

At its creation, the visual associated with the gP window is selected as follows:

 A visual may be specifically selected by the application from the supported

visuals for the color planes via the XGetVisualInfo function and passed to the
XCreateWindow function to create the gP window in the color planes.

In this case, start the X server in the overlay planes as follows:

xinit -- -x dbe -x abx

and within your application, select the desired visual and pass it to the
XCreateWindow function.

This method produces optimum performance. The X server starts in the overlay
planes while the gP runs in the color planes. Windows in different planes do not
cause expose events to each other, forcing redraws.

If your application is not written to select a visual, you must alter your application.
A sample program, windsamp, and a README are available to show how an

application selects the desired visual and creates a gP window. You can locate
this information in the /usr/lpp/graPHIGS/samples/windsamp directory.

 Your application may default to using the visual associated with the root window

(the window created when the X server was started) by not passing a selected
visual to the XCreateWindow function.

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Start the X server in the color planes and select one of the three graPHIGS
supported visuals for the root window:

Select the 8-bit visual:

xinit -- -x dbe -x abx -layer ð

Select the 24-bit DirectColor visual:

xinit -- -x dbe -x abx -layer ð -d 24 -cc DirectColor

Select the 24-bit TrueColor visual:

xinit -- -x dbe -x abx -layer ð -d 24 -cc TrueColor

This method requires no change to your application, but it does not give you the
best performance. Since the X server and graPHIGS are both running in the
color planes, graPHIGS will have to handle exposure events from manipulating
the X windows forcing more graPHIGS redraws.

If the application chooses to create its own window and it is not the top level
window, a Window Manager Install property must be added when creating the
window. This property allows a color map to be installed for the graPHIGS child
window in the overlays. This is created to support echoes.

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Chapter 7. Stereo-Ready System Unit, Sync and Power
Supplied

The POWER GXT800P is stereo-ready (sync- and power-supplied) and requires
attachment of a stereo device such as StereoGraphics CrystalEyes Stereoscopic
System. This system comes complete with glasses (model CE-PC), emitter (revision
L or higher) and StereoGraphics cable (model 69985).

Note: Only use an emitter that has a DB-9 connector, a BNC connector, and a
3-position switch as this emitter is manufactured to work with the POWER GXT800P
Graphics Accelerator.

Emitter models that have only a DB-9 connector will not work.

In this configuration, both sync signal and power are supplied by the adapter to the
emitter.

Connect the DB-9 emitter cable to the emitter, as shown above, and connect the
other end to the stereo jack of the POWER GXT800P adapter. This cable carries
both the signal and power from the adapter to the emitter.

Connect the RGB video display cable from the adapter to the monitor as usual.
Note: Attach your stereo cable to your graphics adapter prior to powering on your

system unit. Omission of this step will trip your fuse.

Chapter 7. Stereo-Ready System Unit, Sync and Power Supplied 7-1

To reset a tripped fuse, power off the system unit and wait approximately 15 minutes
for the fuse to return to its base value.

The following table lists only the Stereo options supported by POWER GXT800P.
The table lists the options under application control, the default settings for those
options, and related interface functions.

Option Default Setting Related Function(s)

Set Stereo Mode N/A VidMode
Query Stereo Mode N/A VidQueryMode

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Chapter 8. Communications Statements

The following statement applies to this product. The statement for other products
intended for use with this product appears in their accompanying documentation.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement

Note: The &typemod. been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

 Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to
meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from
authorized dealers. Neither the provider nor the manufacturer are responsible for
any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables
and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party:

International Business Machines Corporation
Old Orchard Road
Armonk, New York 10504
Telephone: [phone]

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European Union (EU) Statement

This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive
89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility. The manufacturer cannot accept responsibility for any
failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended
modification of the product, including the fitting of option cards supplied by third
parties. Consult with your dealer or sales representative for details on your specific
hardware.

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B
Information Technology Equipment according to CISPR 22 / European Standard EN

55022. The limits for Class B equipment were derived for typical residential

environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed
communication devices.

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement

This product has been designed and built to comply with IEC Standard 950.

United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements

This equipment is manufactured to the International Safety Standard EN60950 and
as such is approved in the UK under the General Approval Number
NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to the public telecommunication network.

The network adapter interfaces housed within this equipment are approved
separately, each one having its own independent approval number. These interface
adapters, supplied by the manufacturer, do not use or contain excessive voltages.
An excessive voltage is one which exceeds 70.7 V peak ac or 120 V dc. They
interface with this equipment using Safe Extra Low Voltages only. In order to
maintain the separate (independent) approval of the manufacturer's adapters, it is
essential that other optional cards, not supplied by the manufacturer, do not use
main voltages or any other excessive voltages. Seek advice from a competent
engineer before installing other adapters not supplied by the manufacturer.

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Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du
Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement

This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

VCCI Statement

The following is a summary of the VCCI Japanese statement in the box above.
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for

Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a
radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio
interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio
interference.

Read the instructions for correct handling.

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Radio Protection for Germany

Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem deutschen EMVG vom

9.Nov.92 das EG–Konformitätszeichen zu führen.

Der Aussteller der Konformitätserklärung ist die IBM Germany.
Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Bedingungen der EN 55022 Klasse B.

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Part Number: 93H2131

Printed in U.S.A.

93H2131