Chapter 1 General Information; Introduction - Rastergraf VFX-M User Manual

Rastergraf
Chapter 1
General Information

1.1 Introduction

The Rastergraf VFX-M is part of Rastergraf's new series of single PMC
modules designed to provide unique functions to the user. The VFX-M
joins the VCQ-M, a high integration, high performance 2D four channel
graphics controller, and the VCL-M, a high resolution, medium
performance graphics controller which is derived from the VCL-V
VMEbus graphics board. More information about Rastergraf's products
can be obtained by contacting the factory or consulting Rastergraf's web
page at http://www.peritek.com.
This chapter provides an overview of the VFX-M graphics controller.
Additional sections contain a bibliography, specifications, monitor
requirements, and common configurations. Installation procedures are
contained in Chapter 2.
The Rastergraf VFX-M is a single board PMC graphics display controller
for VMEbus and CompactPCI computers. It has a Number Nine Imagine
128 Series 2 (I128S2) UVGA compatible 128-bit graphics accelerator.
The VFX-M can function as the system VGA controller and includes an
on-board BIOS PROM.
The VFX-M can be used on a standard PCI bus machine by plugging it
into a PMC to PCI adapter board.
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