Raptor DL-Lite X11R6.1 for AIX
Installation and Reference
Manual
Publication #65-0261-03 Rev A February 22, 2005
Copyright 2005 Tech Source Inc.
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PREFACE
This publication documents the Tech Source Raptor X11R6.1 for
AIX Installation for use with the Tech Source, Inc. Raptor DL-Lite
card. This manual is intended for users who incorporate the Tech
Source Raptor cards into IBM RS/6000 workstations running AIX
operating systems.
This is a guide to the installation of the Raptor software. All
systems vary to a degree. Knowledge of the features of your
system and an understanding of UNIX shell scripts are helpful
during the installation process.
WARRANTY
The Raptor cards are warranted for one (1) year from date of
shipment. During the warranty period, Tech Source, Inc. will, at its
discretion, repair or replace a defective component at its expense.
Freight charges associated with the repair or replacement of
components under warranty are to be shared by Tech Source, Inc.
and the customer. All customers, domestic and international, shall
bear the freight charges for the product return. Tech Source, Inc.
shall bear the outbound freight charges up to $13.00 (USD) per
returned product, whether domestic or international. Any additional
freight charge shall be the responsibility of the customer. We
suggest that you contact your dealer first with any questions you
may have about the product. Unlimited technical support (via
telephone/facsimile/email) is provided for one (1) year from date of
shipment. The installation of any Tech Source, Inc.
hardware/software product is the sole responsibility of the customer.
Tech Source, Inc. offers a continuing hardware/software support
program that provides telephone consultation and any required
hardware repair after the expiration of the warranty period. This is a
billable annual maintenance contract. Contact Tech Source, Inc. for
the available maintenance plans.
Customers will be charged an hourly rate plus materials ($300.00
USD minimum) for repairs and/or maintenance performed by Tech
Source, Inc. that are not covered by a Tech Source, Inc. warranty or
maintenance contract.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1-1
1.1 Overview 1-1
1.2 MOX Extension Support 1-2
1.3 Conventions 1-2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2-1
2.1 Hardware Configurations Supported 2-1
2.2 Installation Instructions 2-1
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 3-1
3.1 Requirements 3-1
3.2 CD-ROM Installation 3-1
3.3 Configuring the Raptor as LFT Display 3-3
3.4 Supported Resolutions 3-4
INVOKING X11R6.1 4-1
4.1 Overview 4-1
4.2 xinit 4-1
4.3 Setting Bit-Depth and Resolution 4-3
4.3.1. Setting Bit-Depth 4-3
4.3.1.1 STARSMODE Variable 4-4
4.3.1.2 Config File 4-4
4.3.2 Setting the Resolution 4-5
4.4 Enabling MOX Extension During X11R6.1 Server Startup 4-5
4.5 xdm 4-5
4.5.1 MOX Mode Using xdm 4-6
4.6 Common Desktop Environment (CDE) 4-7
4.6.1 MOX Mode Using CDE 4-7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNINSTALLING RAPTOR DL-Lite X11R6.1 FOR AIX 5-1
5.1 Uninstall Using SMIT 5-1
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 6-1
6.1 Who to Call For Help 6-1
6.2 Email Address 6-1
6.3 Website 6-2
APPENDIX A - CARD SPECIFICATIONS A-1
A.1 Raptor DL-Lite Specifications A-1
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
This manual describes the installation for Raptor DL-Lite X11R6.1
for AIX. This software supports the following cards:
• Raptor DL-Lite
In this manual, the Raptor DL-Lite card will be referred to as the
“Raptor” card. Knowledge of the AIX operating system and the
SMIT installation tool will be useful during this installation. The AIX
versions currently supported are AIX 4.3.3, AIX 5.1 and AIX 5.2.
From this point forward, Tech Source, Inc. will be referred to as
Tech Source or TSI.
The software is provided on a CD-ROM and consists of the
following:
• Tech Source Raptor DL-Lite device-drivers for AIX
• X11R6.1 binary distribution (clients, libraries, fonts, etc.)
• X11R6.1 server for Tech Source Raptor cards
• MOX (Multiple Overlay eXtension) Client libraries, include files
and examples
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Note: Before installing this software, you must uninstall any
previous versions of the software.
1.2 MOX Extension Support
Tech Source supports an X-server extension called MOX (Multiple
Overlay eXtension) on the Raptor graphics cards. The underlying
software (available as a server extension and a client library)
needed for MOX support has been included as a part of this Raptor
DL-Lite X11R6.1 for AIX software product. Enabling of this
extension during the X-server startup is described in Section 4.4.
1.3 Conventions
This manual will follow certain conventions throughout.
Whenever a variable name, command name, directory, or filename
is used in a paragraph they will appear in a mono-spaced font.
At times the reader will be instructed to enter commands at a
prompt. In this case a transcript of a sample session will be
provided where a prompt similar to one the reader might see will be
followed by the commands the reader is to enter. The entire
transcript will be in a mono-spaced font with the prompt in a
normal weight and the user's entries in bold.
The prompt used in a transcript varies depending on the
circumstances. The following are some common prompts and
when they are used:
prompt# used when the user is required to have root
privileges
prompt% used when the user is not required to have root
privileges
ok prompt displayed when the user is in Boot PROM
mode
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Chapter 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Hardware Configurations Supported
The software has been tested on and currently supports IBM
RS/6000 systems (with PCI slots), running in single and multiscreen configurations. The RS/6000 systems currently tested on
Raptor cards are:
• 43P
• 44P
• IntelliStation Power 275
This chapter discusses the installation of Raptor cards in one of
these machines. Please contact Tech Source if you have
installation issues on a different machine.
2.2 Installation Instructions
The Raptor card installation is simple and consists of a few easy
steps. These installation instructions presume that you are familiar
with the AIX operating system.
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NOTE: Remember which cables go to which connectors. You may
want to label the cables and connectors before disconnecting them.
Step 1: Shutdown the system and turn the power OFF.
Remove the system’s cover, find an available PCI
Local Bus slot, and remove the bracket and screw.
Ground yourself by touching the metal part on the
case.
Step 2: Install the Raptor card firmly into the PCI Local
Bus slot. Take care to press it evenly and snugly
into the slot. Once you are certain the card is
installed properly in the slot, secure it with the
bracket screw.
Step 3: Secure the system’s cover, attach any previously
removed cables.
Step 4: Connect the Dual Link DVI cable from the Apple
HD panel to the Raptor DL-Lite card.
The Raptor card is now installed and the system is ready for
software installation. Refer to Chapter 3 for installing the Raptor
DL-Lite X11R6.1 for AIX software.
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