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DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics
Subsystem
Owner's Guide
Part Number: EK-PS5DT-OG. A01
September 1998
Compaq Computer Corporation
Houston, Texas

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner's Guide Part Number: EK-PS5DT-OG. A01 September 1998 Compaq Computer Corporation Houston, Texas...
  • Page 2 AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. This publication contains information protected by copyright. No part of this publication may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Compaq Computer Corporation. © 1998 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Product Description................... 1–1 1.2 Subsystem Configurations................. 1–3 1.2.1 Entry PowerStorm 1000 ................1–3 1.2.2 Full PowerStorm 1000................1–4 1.2.3 High Resolution PowerStorm 1000............1–4 1.3 Module Descriptions ..................1–5 1.3.1 Workstation Interface Board (WIB_P1)........... 1–5 1.3.2 Motherboard/Backplane (RMB) ..............
  • Page 4 4 Upgrading the Subsystem 4.1 Introduction ...................... 4–1 4.2 Upgrading Entry PowerStorm 1000 to Full PowerStorm 1000......4–3 4.3 Upgrading Full PowerStorm 1000 to High Resolution PowerStorm 1000..4–4 5 Removal and Replacement 5.1 Introduction ...................... 5–1 5.2 Normal System Power Down ................5–2 5.3 Front Bezel .......................
  • Page 5 B Supported Monitors and Resolutions C Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) D Event Log Messages Figures Figure 1-1 PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem ..........1–2 Figure 1-2 Workstation Interface Board ..............1–5 Figure 1-3 Motherboard ..................1–7 Figure 1-4 Graphics Interface Module..............1–8 Figure 1-5 Vertex Module..................
  • Page 6 Figure 5-12 Removing the Motherboard ...............5–23 Figure 5-13 Removing the Power Control Module..........5–24 Figure 6-1 PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Block Diagram ......6–3 Figure 6-2 Image Rendering Module Block Diagram..........6–7 Figure 6-3 Video Memory Module Interface Diagram ........... 6–9 Figure 6-4 Pixel Block Diagram ................
  • Page 7 Chapter 3 provides troubleshooting information such as power on confidence tests and diagnostics. Chapter 4 provides information on upgrading an entry PowerStorm 1000 to a full PowerStorm 1000 and a full PowerStorm 1000 to a high resolution PowerStorm 1000. Chapter 5 provides removal and replacement procedures for the field replaceable units (FRUs) in the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem.
  • Page 8 Appendix A contains the specifications for the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem. Appendix B contains listings of supported monitors and resolutions. Appendix C contains a listing of the field replaceable units and their part numbers. Appendix D contains a complete listing of the Windows NT event log messages along with a description of the messages.
  • Page 9 Reader’s Comments Compaq welcomes your comments on this or any other manual. You can send your comments to Compaq in the following ways: • Internet electronic mail: reader-comments@digital.com • Mail: Compaq Computer Corporation Shared Engineering Services PKO3-2/21J 129 Parker Street Maynard, MA 01754-2199 For additional information, call 1-800-DIGITAL.
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  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction 1.1 Product Description The DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem is a configurable, advanced 3D graphics rendering accelerator that is designed to interface with DIGITAL AlphaStation systems running the Windows NT or DIGITAL UNIX operating system. The DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem produces high fidelity interactive visual output that provides near photo-realistic rendering in motion.

  • Page 12: Figure 1-1 Powerstorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem

    VGA cable for connecting the VGA console video output of the VGA module in the AlphaStation to the VGA console input of the Standard Resolution Module in the graphics subsystem (entry and full PowerStorm 1000 subsystem) or to a VGA console monitor (high resolution PowerStorm 1000 subsystem).

  • Page 13: Subsystem Configurations

    High Resolution PowerStorm 1000 1.2.1 Entry PowerStorm 1000 The entry PowerStorm 1000 is the basic configuration of the graphics subsystem. It consists of a Workstation Interface Board and a VGA module for installing in the AlphaStation, a Host bus (Hbus) cable for connecting the entry PowerStorm 1000 graphics...

  • Page 14: Full Powerstorm 1000

    Standard resolution module 1.2.3 High Resolution PowerStorm 1000 The high resolution PowerStorm 1000 is the high resolution configuration of the graphics subsystem that provides 2K x 2K of resolution. It consists of a Workstation Interface Board and VGA module for installing in the AlphaStation, a Host bus (Hbus) cable for...

  • Page 15: Module Descriptions

    Introduction 1.3 Module Descriptions The PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystems are made up of several different types of modules. These modules are described in the following sections. 1.3.1 Workstation Interface Board (WIB_P1) The Workstation Interface Board is a single-slot PCI board that is keyed for a universal PCI slot and is installed in the AlphaStation system.

  • Page 16: Motherboard/Backplane (Rmb)

    Figure 1-3 shows the slot layout on the motherboard. The slots and modules are keyed and the slots are labeled. Slots 5, 6, and 8 are unpopulated in the entry PowerStorm 1000 configuration. 1–6 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner's Guide...

  • Page 17: Figure 1-3 Motherboard

    Slot 6 for 4th Image Rendering Module 5 V bus bar for red power cable harnesses Ÿ ’ Slot 7 for 1st Video Memory Module Ground bus bar for black power cable harnesses DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner's Guide 1–7...

  • Page 18: Graphics Interface Module (Gim_Rw)

    The Graphics Interface Module provides the interface between the Hbus cable from the AlphaStation system and the rest of the modules in the deskside chassis. All three PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem configurations require a Graphics Interface Module. The Graphics Interface Module bulkhead has one Hbus connector for connecting the Hbus cable.

  • Page 19: Vertex Module (Vxm)

    Image Rendering Modules. All three PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem configurations require a Vertex Module. Figure 1-5 shows the Vertex Module.

  • Page 20: Image Rendering Module (Irm)

    An optional additional 32 MB of texture memory is available for the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem. See Section 2.6.1 for the procedures for installing the optional Texture Memory Modules.

  • Page 21: Video Memory Module (Vmm)

    1.3.6 Video Memory Module (VMM) The Video Memory Module provides the frame buffer for the graphics subsystem and contains one Raster Controller (RC) ASIC. The entry PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem contains one Video Memory Module, while the full and high resolution PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystems contain two Video Memory Modules.

  • Page 22: Standard Resolution Module (Srm)

    Standard Resolution Module supports (1920 x 1280) at 76 Hz and resolutions of 640 x 480 up to 1920 x 1280. The entry and full PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystems contain a Standard Resolution Module. The Standard Resolution Module bulkhead has a DIN style connector for the stereoscopic output, an HD15 female input connector for the VGA console video, and an HD15 female output connector for the graphics video cable.

  • Page 23: High Resolution Module (Hrm)

    HRM video cable has five BNC-connectors that provide video signals for red, green, blue, horizontal sync, and vertical sync to the monitor. Figure 1-9 shows the High Resolution Module. Figure 1-9 High Resolution Module ML014209 š Video output connector Keyed notch DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner's Guide 1–13...

  • Page 24: Controls And Indicators

    Introduction 1.4 Controls and Indicators The PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystems have a power ON/OFF switch and a power LED indicator on the front panel of the deskside chassis. Figure 1-10 shows the locations of the power ON/OFF switch and the power LED indicator.

  • Page 25: Installation

    Installation 2.1 Introduction This chapter contains the procedure for installing the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem. It also contains the procedure for installing the optional Texture Memory Modules, Image Rendering Modules, and Video Memory Module. The major topics covered in this chapter include: •...

  • Page 26: Unpacking The Subsystem

    Module All three PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystems require that a Workstation Interface Board be installed in the AlphaStation system. The entry and full PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystems also require that a VGA Module be installed in the AlphaStation system and connected to the Standard Resolution Module with a pass-through video cable for console output to be displayed.
  • Page 27 Workstation Interface Board in place with the filler panel screw that was removed in step 3. 6. If an entry or full PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem is being installed, remove the filler panel screw and the blank filler panel from the PCI slot selected for installing the VGA Module.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Subsystem To The Workstation

    Hbus connector on the Graphics Interface Module bulkhead located at the top rear of the deskside chassis. 2. For the entry and full PowerStorm 1000 graphic subsystems, connect the VGA cable from the VGA Module in the AlphaStation system to the VGA console video input connector on the Standard Resolution Module bulkhead located at the bottom rear of the deskside chassis.

  • Page 29: Confirming Proper Installation

    2. Refer to the AlphaStation system documentation to power on and boot the AlphaStation system. 3. If the PowerStorm 1000 graphics drivers are not installed on the AlphaStation system, install them and reboot the AlphaStation system. See Section ?.?? for the software installation information.

  • Page 30: Installing Options

    Modules, Image Rendering Modules, and a Video Memory Module. _______________________ WARNING__________________________ Before servicing the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem, ensure that the power On/Off switch on the front of the deskside chassis is in the OFF position and disconnect the deskside chassis power cord from the ac input receptacle.

  • Page 31: Installing Optional Texture Memory Modules

    An optional 32 MB of texture memory is available for the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystems. The two 32 MB texture memory options available for the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystems along with a description are listed in Table 2-1.
  • Page 32 5. Remove all of the Image Rendering Modules from the graphics subsystem deskside chassis (see Section 5.11). The entry PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem contains two Image Rendering Modules and the full and high resolution PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystems contains four Image Rendering Modules.

  • Page 33: Installing Optional Image Rendering Modules

    ML014211 2.6.2 Installing Optional Image Rendering Modules The entry PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem can be upgraded to a full PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem by installing two optional Image Rendering Modules. Image Rendering Modules must be installed in pairs and if two more Image Rendering Modules are installed, a second Video Memory Module must also be installed (see Section 2.6.3).

  • Page 34: Installing Optional Video Memory Module

    12. Reinstall the left side panel (see Section 5.4). 2.6.3 Installing Optional Video Memory Module In the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystems, a Video Memory Module is required for each pair of Image Rendering Modules. If two optional Image Rendering Modules are installed in the subsystem, an optional Video Memory Module must also be installed.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 3.1 Troubleshooting Windows NT In the event of difficulty with the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem, use the following flowchart and sections to find and correct the problem. Go To Is Screen Usable? Section 3.2 Go To Black Screen? Section 3.3...

  • Page 36: Screen Is Usable

    Tools, and Event Viewer Menus. 2. Look for events generated by “rw”. 3. If there are any events listed, they may indicate configuration problems that would prevent the PowerStorm 1000 device drivers from loading. Some events to look for include: •...

  • Page 37: Black Screen

    If the screen is black, check the power and verify the AlphaStation as described below. Check Power: Verify that power is applied to the PowerStorm 1000 subsystem, the AlphaStation, and the monitor and that they are “ON” and that no fuses or circuit breakers are open.

  • Page 38: Blue Screen

    AlphaStation as described below. Verify AlphaStation: On the entry and full PowerStorm 1000, connect the VGA cable from the AlphaStation directly to the monitor. Disconnect the Hbus cable from the AlphaStation. On the high resolution PowerStorm 1000, disconnect the Hbus cable from the AlphaStation.

  • Page 39: Verify Display Properties

    Verify that the PowerStorm 1000 device drivers are registered: Enter the Devices Applet by going through the Start, Settings, Control Panel, and Devices Menus. Once in the Devices menu, scroll down until you find “rw” – this is the PowerStorm 1000 miniport device driver. •...

  • Page 40: Run Diagnostics

    Re-install the software following the instructions ????? elsewhere in this manual??????. Ensure that the installer has the correct privileges and that there is adequate disk space. 3.9 Diagnostics 3.10 Troubleshooting DIGITAL UNIX 3–6 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner's Guide...

  • Page 41: Upgrading The Subsystem

    There are two upgrade options available for the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystems. An entry PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem can be upgraded to a full PowerStorm 1000 and a full PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem can be upgraded to a high resolution PowerStorm 1000.
  • Page 42 _______________________ WARNING__________________________ Only a qualified service person should remove and replace components in the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem. A qualified service person should have the technical training and experience necessary to be aware of the hazards to which they are exposed in performing a task and the measures that should be taken to minimize the danger to themselves or other persons.

  • Page 43: Upgrading Entry Powerstorm 1000 To Full Powerstorm 1000

    4.2 Upgrading Entry PowerStorm 1000 to Full PowerStorm 1000 The entry PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem is upgraded to a full PowerStorm 1000 by installing the SN-PBXGM-UA upgrade option. This option consists of two Image Rendering Modules, a Video Memory Module, and four 16 MB Texture Memory Modules.

  • Page 44: Upgrading Full Powerstorm 1000 To High Resolution Powerstorm 1000

    4.3 Upgrading Full PowerStorm 1000 to High Resolution PowerStorm 1000 The full PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem is upgraded to a high resolution PowerStorm 1000 by installing the SN-PBXGM-UB upgrade option. This option consists of a High Resolution Module and a HRM monitor cable.

  • Page 45: Removal And Replacement

    Removal and Replacement 5.1 Introduction This chapter contains the procedures for removing and replacing the following components in the deskside chassis of the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem: • Front Bezel • Left Side Panel • Module Hold-Down Bracket • Power Supply Fans •...

  • Page 46: Normal System Power Down

    Removal and Replacement Tools Required The following tools are required for servicing the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem deskside chassis: • Phillips-head and flat-head screwdrivers • 7/16-inch nutdriver 5.2 Normal System Power Down _______________________ WARNING__________________________ Before servicing the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem, ensure that the...
  • Page 47 3. Disconnect the AlphaStation system power cord from the ac input receptacle. 4. Place the On/Off switch on the front of the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem deskside chassis in the OFF position. 5. Disconnect the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem deskside chassis power cord from the ac input receptacle.

  • Page 48: Front Bezel

    Removal and Replacement 5.3 Front Bezel Perform the following procedure to remove the front bezel from the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem deskside chassis: 1. Grasp the top of the front bezel on each side and pull out until the top of the bezel unsnaps from the catches.

  • Page 49: Left Side Panel

    Removal and Replacement 5.4 Left Side Panel Perform the following procedure to remove the left side panel from the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem deskside chassis: 1. Perform a normal system power down (see Section 5.2). 2. Lay the deskside chassis over on it’s right side (see Figure 5-2).

  • Page 50: Module Hold-Down Bracket

    5. Lift the module hold-down bracket out of the chassis. To replace the module hold-down bracket, reverse steps 1 through 5 of the removal procedure. Figure 5-3 Removing the Module Hold-Down Bracket ML014545 5–6 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner's Guide...

  • Page 51: Power Supply Fans

    (see Figure 5-4). To replace the power supply fans, reverse steps 1 through 6 of the removal procedure. Figure 5-4 Removing the Power Supply Fans ML014214 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner's Guide 5–7...

  • Page 52: Power Supply

    Removal and Replacement 5.7 Power Supply Perform the following procedure to remove the power supply from the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem deskside chassis: 1. Perform a normal system power down (see Section 5.2). 2. Remove the left side panel (see Section 5.4).

  • Page 53: Figure 5-5 Removing The Power Supply

    Removal and Replacement Figure 5-5 Removing the Power Supply ML014215 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner's Guide 5–9...

  • Page 54: Enclosure Fan

    Removal and Replacement 5.8 Enclosure Fan Perform the following procedure to remove the enclosure fan from the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem deskside chassis: 1. Perform a normal system power down (see Section 5.2). 2. Remove the left side panel (see Section 5.4).

  • Page 55: Figure 5-6 Removing The Enclosure Fan

    Removal and Replacement Figure 5-6 Removing the Enclosure Fan ML014216 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner's Guide 5–11...

  • Page 56: Graphics Interface Module

    Graphics Interface Module (see Figure 5- 8. Slide the Graphics Interface Module out of the card cage. To replace the Graphics Interface Module in slot 1 (top slot), reverse steps 1 through 8 of the removal procedure. 5–12 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner's Guide...

  • Page 57: Figure 5-7 Removing The Graphics Interface Module

    Removal and Replacement Figure 5-7 Removing the Graphics Interface Module ML014217 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner's Guide 5–13...

  • Page 58: Vertex Module

    Removal and Replacement 5.10 Vertex Module Perform the following procedure to remove the Vertex Module from the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem deskside chassis: 1. Perform a normal system power down (see Section 5.2). 2. Remove the left side panel (see Section 5.4).

  • Page 59: Figure 5-8 Removing The Vertex Module

    Removal and Replacement Figure 5-8 Removing the Vertex Module ML014218 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner's Guide 5–15...

  • Page 60: Image Rendering Module

    Removal and Replacement 5.11 Image Rendering Module The entry PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem deskside chassis contains two Image Rendering Modules; one in slot 3 and one in slot 4. The full and high resolution PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem deskside chassis contains four Image Rendering Modules;...

  • Page 61: Figure 5-9 Removing An Image Rendering Module

    Removal and Replacement Figure 5-9 Removing an Image Rendering Module ML014219 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner's Guide 5–17...

  • Page 62: Video Memory Module

    5.12 Video Memory Module The entry PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem deskside chassis contains one Video Memory Module in slot 7. The full and high resolution PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem deskside chassis contains two Video Memory Modules; one in slot 7, and one in slot 8.

  • Page 63: Figure 5-10 Removing A Video Memory Module

    Removal and Replacement Figure 5-10 Removing a Video Memory Module ML014220 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner's Guide 5–19...

  • Page 64: Standard Or High Resolution Module

    1. Perform a normal system power down (see Section 5.2). 2. For the entry or full PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem, disconnect the VGA cable and the monitor cable from the input and output connectors on the rear of the Standard Resolution Module.

  • Page 65: Figure 5-11 Removing The Standard Or High Resolution Module

    Removal and Replacement Figure 5-11 Removing the Standard or High Resolution Module ML014221 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner's Guide 5–21...

  • Page 66: Motherboard

    1. Perform a normal system power down (see Section 5.2). 2. For the entry or full PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem, disconnect the VGA cable and the monitor cable from the input and output connectors on the rear of the Standard Resolution Module.

  • Page 67: Figure 5-12 Removing The Motherboard

    Removal and Replacement Figure 5-12 Removing the Motherboard ML014222 › Power supply control cable connector 18 screws š Kepnuts DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner's Guide 5–23...

  • Page 68: Power Control Module

    Power Control Module to the chassis and remove the Power Control Module (see Figure 5-13). To replace the Power Control Module, reverse steps 1 through 5 of the removal procedure. Figure 5-13 Removing the Power Control Module ML014223 5–24 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner's Guide...

  • Page 69: Technical Description

    Technical Description 6.1 Introduction This chapter provides a technical description of the DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem and the individual boards and modules that make up the subsystem. 6.2 Subsystem Description The DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem motherboard system bus is called the DBus.
  • Page 70 The RC ASICs will also configure the frame buffer resolutions, generate the appropriate video RAM timing, and support pixel operations such as BLT, window erase, and logical rasterops. A block diagram of the DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem is shown in Figure 6-1. 6–2 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner's Guide...

  • Page 71: Figure 6-1 Powerstorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Block Diagram

    Technical Description Figure 6-1 PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Block Diagram Workstation Interface Board HBus I/F DBus BIDI CNTRL FIFO Graphics Status Interface Module Vertex Packet FIFO Vertex Module vertex VERTEX Peripherals ctrl ASIC Bridge Image Rendering Module Required Required Optional...

  • Page 72: Module Descriptions

    6.3.2 Motherboard/Backplane (RMB) The motherboard provides the interconnect and power distribution between the various modules that make up the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem. In addition to the numerous connectors that are required to implement this interconnect, the motherboard contains active components to distribute clocks, provide Dbus bridges that are required to maintain acceptable skew within the system, Dbus control logic, and a serial I.D.

  • Page 73: Graphics Interface Module (Gim)

    The Graphics Interface Module contains the circuitry to interface between the workstation cable and the Dbus, and thereby the rest of the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem. The Graphics Interface Module is capable of operating as a master on the Dbus. In addition to its host interface function, the Graphics Interface Module contains various ancillary peripherals and control logic necessary for the rest of the system.

  • Page 74: Vertex Module (Vxm)

    Z ordering of pixels, window clip testing for occluded windows, and multiple API support. The PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem supports configurations of either two or four Image Rendering Modules.

  • Page 75: Figure 6-2 Image Rendering Module Block Diagram

    While the fragment modification calculations for texture mapping are part of the SSLD ASIC, the actual mipmap storage is in separate memory on the Texture Memory Modules. All Image Rendering Modules in a PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem must have the same amount of texture memory, either 32 MB or 64 MB.

  • Page 76: Video Memory Module (Vmm)

    6.3.6 Video Memory Module (VMM) One Video Memory Module is required if two Image Rendering Modules are in the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem, two if there are four Image Rendering Modules. Each Video Memory Module contains a Raster Controller (RC) ASIC and VRAM screen buffer memory for resolutions of up to 2048 x 1024 containing: •...

  • Page 77: Figure 6-3 Video Memory Module Interface Diagram

    VRAM 2 VRAM 1 [31:24] [23:16] [15:8] [7:0] Buf A Buf A Buf A Green Blue Buf B Buf B Buf B Overlay Green Blue DBS_A Overlay Green Blue Pixel A ML014292 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner's Guide 6–9...

  • Page 78: Raster Control (Rc) Asic

    Number of Video Memory Modules Supported Resolutions 1980 x 1280 or lower 2048 x 2048 or lower 6.3.6.3 Eight-Bit Overlay Planes Eight-bit double buffered overlay planes are a standard feature of the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem. 6–10 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner's Guide...

  • Page 79: Control Planes

    Technical Description 6.3.6.4 Control Planes The PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem has several types of control planes: • Eight window ID planes • One Z buffer erase plane • One window clip plane • Eight stencil planes • Double-buffered 8-bit overlay/blink planes...

  • Page 80: Video Generation

    6.3.7.2 Video Output Modules Two different types of video output modules are designed to support the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem. One (and only one) of the two is configured in each the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem.

  • Page 81: High Resolution Module (Hrm)

    Module only supports the 2K x 2K resolution. The High Resolution Module requires two Video Memory Modules. The High Resolution Module does not provide console support. A second console is required in the high resolution PowerStorm 1000 subsystem. The block diagram for the High Resolution Module is shown in Figure 6-6.
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  • Page 83: Table A-1 Electrical Specifications

    Specifications This appendix contains the electrical, environmental, and physical specifications for the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem deskside chassis. Table A-1 contains the electrical specifications for the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem deskside chassis. Table A-1 Electrical Specifications Electrical Requirements Nominal voltage...

  • Page 84: Table A-2 Environmental Specifications

    Specifications Table A-2 contains the environmental specifications for the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem deskside chassis. Table A-2 Environmental Specifications Environmental Requirements Operating temperature range 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F) Operating humidity range 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Operating altitude 2,438 m (8,000 ft.) maximum Non-operating temperature range -20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F)

  • Page 85: B Supported Monitors And Resolutions

    Supported Monitors and Resolutions The PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem supports the DIGITAL auto-scanning color monitors listed in Table B-1. Table B-1 Supported Monitors Monitor Model 19 inch Mitsubishi Diamondtron, PCXAV-CZ/CY 21 inch Mitsubishi Diamondtron CRT, PCXAV-WZ/WY 24 inch Sony Trinitron CRT, PCXAV-AZ The Sony GDM-1934 monitor, as well as other monitors that meet the specifications listed in Table B-2, are supported.

  • Page 86: Table B-2 Monitor Resolutions And Refresh Rates

    Monitor Monitor Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) 640 x 480 100 hor/150 vert 100 hor/150 vert 100 hor/150 vert 800 x 600 (SVGA) 1024 x 768 (XGA) 1152 x 864 1280 x 1024 B–2 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 87: Table C-1 Powerstorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Frus

    Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) The major field replaceable units (FRUs) and their part numbers for the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem are listed in Table C-1. Table C-1 PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem FRUs Part Description Part Number Workstation Interface Board 30-48917-01...
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  • Page 89: D Event Log Messages

    Event Log Messages Table D-1 lists the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem event log messages that may appear during Windows NT operation. Table D-1 also lists the parameters and descriptions of the event log messages. Table D-1 Windows NT Event Log Messages...
  • Page 90 An Hbus time-out Workstation The Workstation Interface Board has detected a error has been Interface Board Hbus time-out. The parameter value is the detected. Status Register contents of the Workstation Interface Board Status register. D–2 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 91 Final GIM Status but there is a shadow DMA in progress and it Register 0 has not finished for more than 50 First GIM Status microseconds. Register 1 Final GIM Status Register 1 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner’s Guide D–3...
  • Page 92 Dbus Status The VDM ASIC has detected a bad VDM detected an error. Register 0 command. Parameter values are the contents of Dbus Status Dbus status registers 0 and 1. Register 1 D–4 DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 93 DMA Time-out. Outcome A previously started DMA has not completed within the time-out period allowed (2 seconds). The parameter value indicates whether software will perform a soft or hard reset to recover. DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Owner’s Guide D–5...
  • Page 94 ASIC reset required. Outcome An error has occurred that requires the PowerStorm 1000 ASIC be reset in order to recover. The error that resulted in this action was logged by the event preceding this event in the event log. Possible causes include. The parameter value indicates whether software will perform a soft or hard reset to recover.

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