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C01 This manual is for managers and operators of hp AlphaServer systems with ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI graphics controllers. ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI Graphics Controller Installation Guide Order Number: EK-R7500-IG. Hewlett-Packard Company
C01 This manual is for managers and operators of hp AlphaServer systems with ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI graphics controllers. ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI Graphics Controller Installation Guide Order Number: EK-R7500-IG. Hewlett-Packard Company
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... ...3-1 Restrictions and Limitations 3-2 Minimum Console Revision 3-2 Multiple Colormaps 3-2 Default Visual Information 3-2 Backing Store and Save Unders 3-3 Configuring Graphics Resolution or Vertical Refresh Rate 3-4 Current Graphics Resolution 3-4 How to Change the Resolution and Refresh Rate 3-4 Multihead and 3D Support 3-6 Software Installation 3-7 Installation Preparation and Information 3-7 Installing ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Support 3-8 Display Power Management 3-13 Messages...3-13 v
... ...3-1 Restrictions and Limitations 3-2 Minimum Console Revision 3-2 Multiple Colormaps 3-2 Default Visual Information 3-2 Backing Store and Save Unders 3-3 Configuring Graphics Resolution or Vertical Refresh Rate 3-4 Current Graphics Resolution 3-4 How to Change the Resolution and Refresh Rate 3-4 Multihead and 3D Support 3-6 Software Installation 3-7 Installation Preparation and Information 3-7 Installing ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Support 3-8 Display Power Management 3-13 Messages...3-13 v
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... -Video 4-4 Monitor Support 4-5 Graphics Configuration 4-5 Default Graphics Settings 4-5 Determining Current Settings 4-5 Overriding Default Settings 4-6 3D Support...4-7 RADEON 7500 TCL Support 4-7 Threads Restriction 4-7 No Backing Store/Save Unders for 3D Windows 4-7 Multiple Graphics Cards Support 4-8 Messages...4-8 POLYCENTER Software Installation 4-8 Figures 1-1 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP Graphics Controller 1-2 1-1 ATI RADEON 7500 PCI Graphics Controller 1-3 Tables 1-1 Option Numbers ...1-1 1-2 Standard 15-Pin VGA Connector Pinout 1-4 1-3 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP Graphics Controller...
... -Video 4-4 Monitor Support 4-5 Graphics Configuration 4-5 Default Graphics Settings 4-5 Determining Current Settings 4-5 Overriding Default Settings 4-6 3D Support...4-7 RADEON 7500 TCL Support 4-7 Threads Restriction 4-7 No Backing Store/Save Unders for 3D Windows 4-7 Multiple Graphics Cards Support 4-8 Messages...4-8 POLYCENTER Software Installation 4-8 Figures 1-1 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP Graphics Controller 1-2 1-1 ATI RADEON 7500 PCI Graphics Controller 1-3 Tables 1-1 Option Numbers ...1-1 1-2 Standard 15-Pin VGA Connector Pinout 1-4 1-3 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP Graphics Controller...
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... Chapter 1, Overview, provides a brief overview of the ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI graphics controllers. • Chapter 2, Installation, describes the installation of hp AlphaServer systems with the ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI graphics controllers under the hp OpenVMS Alpha operating system. ix Information...servers/alphaserver/ for service tools and more information about ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI graphics controllers. Preface Intended Audience This manual is for managers and operators of the ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI graphics controller module in a supported HP product. • ...
... Chapter 1, Overview, provides a brief overview of the ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI graphics controllers. • Chapter 2, Installation, describes the installation of hp AlphaServer systems with the ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI graphics controllers under the hp OpenVMS Alpha operating system. ix Information...servers/alphaserver/ for service tools and more information about ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI graphics controllers. Preface Intended Audience This manual is for managers and operators of the ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI graphics controller module in a supported HP product. • ...
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... firmware revision information supported for supported HP systems. Both the AGP and PCI graphics cards are required to the system QuickSpecs located at http://www.hp.com. Table 1-1 Option Numbers Option 3X-PBXGG-AB 3X-PBXGG-AA Description ATI RADEON 7500 AGP graphics controller with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM memory, 2D/3D/Multihead software for...
... firmware revision information supported for supported HP systems. Both the AGP and PCI graphics cards are required to the system QuickSpecs located at http://www.hp.com. Table 1-1 Option Numbers Option 3X-PBXGG-AB 3X-PBXGG-AA Description ATI RADEON 7500 AGP graphics controller with 64 MB of DDR SDRAM memory, 2D/3D/Multihead software for...
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Figure 1-1 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP Graphics Controller 1 R S-VIDOUT DVI CRT 21900 2 3 4 5 X ATI RADEON 7500 AGP graphics controller Y DVI-I VGA connector adaptor Z S-Video connector [ DVI-I connector \ Standard 15-pin VGA connector MR0490 The ATI RADEON 7500 AGP graphics controller has a standard 15-pin VGA connector, a DVI-I connector and an S-Video connector. The S-Video functionality is not supported by Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS. There ...
Figure 1-1 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP Graphics Controller 1 R S-VIDOUT DVI CRT 21900 2 3 4 5 X ATI RADEON 7500 AGP graphics controller Y DVI-I VGA connector adaptor Z S-Video connector [ DVI-I connector \ Standard 15-pin VGA connector MR0490 The ATI RADEON 7500 AGP graphics controller has a standard 15-pin VGA connector, a DVI-I connector and an S-Video connector. The S-Video functionality is not supported by Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS. There ...
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The S-Video functionality is not supported by Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS. There is no VGA switch; Overview 1-3 VGA functions are automatically configured through the console firmware and software. Figure 1-2 ATI RADEON 7500 PCI Graphics Controller 1 R 2 DVI S-VIDOUT CRT 27300 4 3 5 MR0494 X ATI RADEON 7500 PCI graphics controller Y DVI-I VGA connector adaptor Z S-Video connector [ DVI-I connector \ Standard 15-pin VGA connector The ATI RADEON 7500 PCI graphics controller has a standard 15-pin VGA connector, a DVI-I connector and an S-Video connector.
The S-Video functionality is not supported by Tru64 UNIX or OpenVMS. There is no VGA switch; Overview 1-3 VGA functions are automatically configured through the console firmware and software. Figure 1-2 ATI RADEON 7500 PCI Graphics Controller 1 R 2 DVI S-VIDOUT CRT 27300 4 3 5 MR0494 X ATI RADEON 7500 PCI graphics controller Y DVI-I VGA connector adaptor Z S-Video connector [ DVI-I connector \ Standard 15-pin VGA connector The ATI RADEON 7500 PCI graphics controller has a standard 15-pin VGA connector, a DVI-I connector and an S-Video connector.
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... Each ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI card is supplied with a connector adaptor for the second port and its use on the DVI port so that the DVI-I to the second port on the standard 15-pin VGA connector and the DVI-I to VGA connector adaptor supplied with the card always ...HORIZONTAL SYNC or COMPOSITE SYNC VERTICAL SYNC (VCLK) DATA CLOCK 1-4 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI Graphics Controller For information on support for use with VGA interface can be used. Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS require that a standard CRT or LCD monitor with Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS , please see relevant sections in ...
... Each ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI card is supplied with a connector adaptor for the second port and its use on the DVI port so that the DVI-I to the second port on the standard 15-pin VGA connector and the DVI-I to VGA connector adaptor supplied with the card always ...HORIZONTAL SYNC or COMPOSITE SYNC VERTICAL SYNC (VCLK) DATA CLOCK 1-4 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI Graphics Controller For information on support for use with VGA interface can be used. Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS require that a standard CRT or LCD monitor with Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS , please see relevant sections in ...
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... connector adapter 209815-001 • Tru64 UNIX graphics software media QA-6ZRAA-H8 • OpenVMS graphics software media QA-6ZPAA-H8 Installation 2-1 Description Part Number • One ATI RADEON Graphics Controller, 64MB AGP or One ATI RADEON Graphics Controller, 64MB PCI 3X-PBXGG-AB 3X-PBXGG-AA • ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI Graphics EK-R7500-IG Controller Installation Guide (this...
... connector adapter 209815-001 • Tru64 UNIX graphics software media QA-6ZRAA-H8 • OpenVMS graphics software media QA-6ZPAA-H8 Installation 2-1 Description Part Number • One ATI RADEON Graphics Controller, 64MB AGP or One ATI RADEON Graphics Controller, 64MB PCI 3X-PBXGG-AB 3X-PBXGG-AA • ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI Graphics EK-R7500-IG Controller Installation Guide (this...
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... signal compatibility and supported features offered by the ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI graphics controllers. Perform a normal power-down of the graphics option, carefully insert it into the slot, and seat it and then remove the module. 6. If your monitor specification for information about to install. The AGP card is connected to your system had a previously...
... signal compatibility and supported features offered by the ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI graphics controllers. Perform a normal power-down of the graphics option, carefully insert it into the slot, and seat it and then remove the module. 6. If your monitor specification for information about to install. The AGP card is connected to your system had a previously...
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The examples in this manual show version numbers applicable at www.hp.com. 3.1 Resolutions ATI RADEON 7500 graphics controllers can support various graphics resolutions and refresh rates as shown in a system running the OpenVMS operating system, see the Release Notes on the CD-ROM or the HP website ... 3 hp Tru64 UNIX Configuration This chapter describes how to the hp Tru64 UNIX operating system only; Table 3-1 Supported Video Modes - Chapter 3 pertains to configure the ATI RADEON 7500 graphics controller in Table 3-1. hp Tru64 UNIX Configuration 3-1
The examples in this manual show version numbers applicable at www.hp.com. 3.1 Resolutions ATI RADEON 7500 graphics controllers can support various graphics resolutions and refresh rates as shown in a system running the OpenVMS operating system, see the Release Notes on the CD-ROM or the HP website ... 3 hp Tru64 UNIX Configuration This chapter describes how to the hp Tru64 UNIX operating system only; Table 3-1 Supported Video Modes - Chapter 3 pertains to configure the ATI RADEON 7500 graphics controller in Table 3-1. hp Tru64 UNIX Configuration 3-1
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..., please refer to which are 8-bit PseudoColor, 16-bit TrueColor, and 24-bit TrueColor. RADEON Server args start 3-2 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI Graphics Controllers Exceeding this information using the Xlib function XSetWMColormapWindows(). To change the default visual, you must...-su -depth 8 -vclass PseudoColor ! However, the application is responsible for a given window. 3.2.3 Default Visual Information The ATI RADEON 7500 graphics controller can only support one visual type at /usr/var/X11/Xserver.conf. Applications should perform these actions. This function sets ...
..., please refer to which are 8-bit PseudoColor, 16-bit TrueColor, and 24-bit TrueColor. RADEON Server args start 3-2 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI Graphics Controllers Exceeding this information using the Xlib function XSetWMColormapWindows(). To change the default visual, you must...-su -depth 8 -vclass PseudoColor ! However, the application is responsible for a given window. 3.2.3 Default Visual Information The ATI RADEON 7500 graphics controller can only support one visual type at /usr/var/X11/Xserver.conf. Applications should perform these actions. This function sets ...
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3.2.4 Backing Store and Save Unders Backing store and save unders support for the ATI RADEON 7500 is not available in the Tru64 UNIX base system. hp Tru64 UNIX Configuration 3-3 The optional ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Support software provides backing store and save unders support for 2D operations. To enable backing store and save unders, remove the "-bs -su" options from the argument list in Section 3.2.3. Refer to the example in the X server configuration file.
3.2.4 Backing Store and Save Unders Backing store and save unders support for the ATI RADEON 7500 is not available in the Tru64 UNIX base system. hp Tru64 UNIX Configuration 3-3 The optional ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Support software provides backing store and save unders support for 2D operations. To enable backing store and save unders, remove the "-bs -su" options from the argument list in Section 3.2.3. Refer to the example in the X server configuration file.
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... /usr/sbin/sizer -gr. Log in to the X server. 3.3.1 Current Graphics Resolution The default graphics resolution and refresh rate are 1024x768 at 70Hz, respectively. 3.3 Configuring Graphics Resolution or Vertical Refresh Rate for supported resolutions and refresh rates. Edit the file... Xserver's file /var/dt/Xerrors. 3.3.2 How to the example in Xserver.conf constitute a valid video mode. 3-4 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI Graphics Controllers The graphics resolution of a running system can be sure the parameters specified in Section 3.2.3.) X server options: Set screen (W)width ...
... /usr/sbin/sizer -gr. Log in to the X server. 3.3.1 Current Graphics Resolution The default graphics resolution and refresh rate are 1024x768 at 70Hz, respectively. 3.3 Configuring Graphics Resolution or Vertical Refresh Rate for supported resolutions and refresh rates. Edit the file... Xserver's file /var/dt/Xerrors. 3.3.2 How to the example in Xserver.conf constitute a valid video mode. 3-4 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI Graphics Controllers The graphics resolution of a running system can be sure the parameters specified in Section 3.2.3.) X server options: Set screen (W)width ...
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...ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and/or ATI RADEON 7500 PCI cards can configure your installed SRM console revision level is 6.4 or above. Configuring your system for two screens on the single ATI RADEON 7500 board is supported. The DVI-I port may be installed in one ATI RADEON 7500 in more than one ATI RADEON 7500 card, you can be connected only to a VGA monitor... connector adapter (p/n 209815-001). 3-6 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI Graphics Controllers The SRM console determines which card is enabled with multiple cards, then only the primary card will have dual screen mode enabled. ...
...ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and/or ATI RADEON 7500 PCI cards can configure your installed SRM console revision level is 6.4 or above. Configuring your system for two screens on the single ATI RADEON 7500 board is supported. The DVI-I port may be installed in one ATI RADEON 7500 in more than one ATI RADEON 7500 card, you can be connected only to a VGA monitor... connector adapter (p/n 209815-001). 3-6 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI Graphics Controllers The SRM console determines which card is enabled with multiple cards, then only the primary card will have dual screen mode enabled. ...
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.... otherwise there will already be registered. hp Tru64 UNIX Configuration 3-7 A monitor must have Patch Kit 1 or later patch kits installed before starting the software, the server will run in the cluster. 3.5.1 Installation Preparation and Information Required License (3D operation only) ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Support software requires an Open3D Product Authorization Key (PAK) for OpenGL...
.... otherwise there will already be registered. hp Tru64 UNIX Configuration 3-7 A monitor must have Patch Kit 1 or later patch kits installed before starting the software, the server will run in the cluster. 3.5.1 Installation Preparation and Information Required License (3D operation only) ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Support software requires an Open3D Product Authorization Key (PAK) for OpenGL...
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...Place the CD-ROM media in addition to ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Support. This is distributed as a tar file with the extension tar. Login as root before continuing. Follow these kits after installing ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Support may reinstall ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Support. Mount the media on that you ... kit in the appropriate disk drive. 2. In the following command: # mount -r /dev/disk/cdrom0c /mnt 3-8 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI Graphics Controllers After you have console interactions take place on a free mount point by entering the following instructions, cdrom0 is the...
...Place the CD-ROM media in addition to ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Support. This is distributed as a tar file with the extension tar. Login as root before continuing. Follow these kits after installing ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Support may reinstall ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Support. Mount the media on that you ... kit in the appropriate disk drive. 2. In the following command: # mount -r /dev/disk/cdrom0c /mnt 3-8 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI Graphics Controllers After you have console interactions take place on a free mount point by entering the following instructions, cdrom0 is the...
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...wish to install. Start the installation. If this is assumed that you are in which you wish to install ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Support does not already contain a graphics support kit. Installing the Kit This section describes the procedure for installation and prompts you to choose the desired ... presented on a single screen. Start the installation by screen or all optional subsets 3) MANDATORY subsets only 3-10 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI Graphics Controllers Other: * ATI RADEON V1.0 for V5.1B Device The subsets listed below are installed. - All of the choices you make will ...
...wish to install. Start the installation. If this is assumed that you are in which you wish to install ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Support does not already contain a graphics support kit. Installing the Kit This section describes the procedure for installation and prompts you to choose the desired ... presented on a single screen. Start the installation by screen or all optional subsets 3) MANDATORY subsets only 3-10 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI Graphics Controllers Other: * ATI RADEON V1.0 for V5.1B Device The subsets listed below are installed. - All of the choices you make will ...
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...to specify other subsets. 6. The installation procedure generates messages as ./usr/shlib/X11/libfb.so.pre.RAD540 hp Tru64 UNIX Configuration 3-11 ATI RADEON V1.0 for V5.1B OpenGL Estimated free diskspace(MB) in root:382.2 usr:3507.8 Enter your choices or press RETURN to redisplay...1 of 3 subsets installed successfully. The installation procedure displays a list of 3 ... You are installing the following mandatory subsets: ATI RADEON V1.0 for V5.1B Config ATI RADEON V1.0 for V5.1B Device Copying from . (disk) Verifying Loading subset 3 of the subsets you wish to install are ...
...to specify other subsets. 6. The installation procedure generates messages as ./usr/shlib/X11/libfb.so.pre.RAD540 hp Tru64 UNIX Configuration 3-11 ATI RADEON V1.0 for V5.1B OpenGL Estimated free diskspace(MB) in root:382.2 usr:3507.8 Enter your choices or press RETURN to redisplay...1 of 3 subsets installed successfully. The installation procedure displays a list of 3 ... You are installing the following mandatory subsets: ATI RADEON V1.0 for V5.1B Config ATI RADEON V1.0 for V5.1B Device Copying from . (disk) Verifying Loading subset 3 of the subsets you wish to install are ...
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... node NODENAME Xserver.conf... Saved file ./usr/shlib/X11/lib_dec_RADEON.so as /sys/conf/NODENAME.bck *** PERFORMING KERNEL BUILD *** Working.... Adding ATI RADEON clauses to enable new kernel **** 3-12 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI Graphics Controllers Release notes can be found in the /usr/opt/RAD540/ReleaseNotes/ directory. **** Auto Kernel Configuration **** *** KERNEL CONFIGURATION AND BUILD...
... node NODENAME Xserver.conf... Saved file ./usr/shlib/X11/lib_dec_RADEON.so as /sys/conf/NODENAME.bck *** PERFORMING KERNEL BUILD *** Working.... Adding ATI RADEON clauses to enable new kernel **** 3-12 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI Graphics Controllers Release notes can be found in the /usr/opt/RAD540/ReleaseNotes/ directory. **** Auto Kernel Configuration **** *** KERNEL CONFIGURATION AND BUILD...