COMPAQ QVision 1024/E Controller User Information Order Number: EK-A0653-UG.001 July 1993 This manual describes how to install, configure, and use the COMPAQ QVision 1024/E controller in the DECpc AXP 150 system. Revision Information: This is a new manual. Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard, Massachusetts...
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This manual is intended for anyone installing, configuring, or connecting the COMPAQ QVision 1024/E controller in a DECpc AXP 150 system. It is written for both experienced and inexperienced users. This manual contains three chapters, an appendix, and an index...
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Installing the QVision Controller Introduction This chapter describes how to install and connect the QVision 1024/E controller. About the The QVision 1024/E controller is used in an EISA-based personal QVision 1024/E computer or system. It allows you to connect a super video Controller graphics array (SVGA) monitor to the system.
(SECOND) setting on all other QVision controllers. Installation For information on opening the system unit and installing an Procedure option board, see the DECpc AXP 150 and DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP Customer Technical Information manual. 1–2 Installing the QVision Controller...
Installing the QVision Controller Figure 1–1 shows the position of the switch that controls QVision Controller whether the QVision controller is the primary or secondary video controller. Illustration Figure 1–1 QVision 1024/E Controller Switches SECOND TEST PRIM GA_EN00499A_93A Installing the QVision Controller 1–3...
Connecting the Monitor Connecting the Monitor Important Note Information You must reconfigure the system before you can use the monitor. See Chapter 2 for more information. Connection Figure 1–2 shows how to connect the monitor to the SVGA port Procedure on the QVision controller.
Configuring the QVision Controller Introduction This chapter describes how to configure the system after you have installed the QVision 1024/E controller. This chapter contains the following section: In This Chapter • EISA Configuration Utility (ECU) Configuring the QVision Controller 2–1...
To configure the QVision controller within the system or to change the configuration settings, you must run the ECU. See the DECpc AXP 150 and DEC 2000 Model 300 AXP Customer Technical Information manual for information on running the ECU.
EISA Configuration Utility (ECU) Table 2–1 (Cont.) Configuration Settings Function Choice of Settings Advanced Video Features: Extended ROM Extended ROM supported Advanced VGA ROM support only No ROM support High Address Video Buffer Enabled Disabled Video Interrupt Disabled Enabled Video Controller Order First Second Third...
Troubleshooting This section describes some of the problems that can occur with Summary the QVision 1024/E controller. It suggests possible causes for the problems and actions that you can take to correct them. Identifying Table 3–1 describes how to identify and solve problems by and Solving interpreting correctly the symptoms that are occurring.
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See the monitor documentation for incorrectly. more information. The system power-up The QVision controller See the DECpc AXP 150 and DEC test displays a VGA is faulty. 2000 Model 300 AXP Customer error. Technical Information manual for information on testing option boards.
Specifications Introduction This appendix lists the specifications for the QVision 1024/E controller. In This This chapter contains the following sections: Appendix • QVision Controller Specification • SVGA Connector Pin Specification Specifications A–1...
SVGA Connector Pin Specification SVGA Connector Pin Specification This section lists the pin specifications for the SVGA connector. Summary SVGA Figure A–1 shows the pin numbers on the SVGA connector. Connector Illustration Figure A–1 SVGA Connector GA_EN00289A_93A Table A–2 describes the functions of the pins on the SVGA SVGA connector.