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Copyright © 2009 Tech Source, Inc.
442 Northlake Boulevard
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
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Publication #65-0271-01
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January 13, 2009

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  • Page 1 Raptor 4000 Series Drivers Installation and Reference Linux Manual Copyright © 2009 Tech Source, Inc. 442 Northlake Boulevard Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 (407) 262-7100 Publication #65-0271-01 Rev B January 13, 2009...
  • Page 2 Addendum Information Changes made to: REVISION CHANGES DATE NUMBER Initial Release 06-16-08 Added support for R, LR, & e-LR 01-13-09 The Tech Source logo and Tech Source Raptor are trademarks of Tech Source, Inc. X Window System is a trademark and product of X.org.
  • Page 3 PREFACE This publication documents the Tech Source Raptor Drivers for Linux Installation for use with the Tech Source, Inc. Raptor graphics cards. This manual is intended for users who incorporate the Tech Source Raptor graphics cards into x86 PC workstations/servers. This is a guide to the installation of the Raptor Drivers for Linux software.
  • Page 4 DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED “AS IS” EXPRESSED IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH DISCLAIMERS ARE HELD TO BE LEGALLY INVALID.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..............1 Overview..............1 Hardware Installation..........3 Hardware Configurations Supported ......3 Installation Instructions..........3 Software Installation........... 5 Overview..............5 Requirements ............5 CD-ROM Installation ..........6 3.3.1 Step-by-Step Installation Instructions ....6 3.3.2 Using the install_all Installation Script ....8 MOX Extension Support..........
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont'd) Frequently Asked Questions ........41 Frequently Asked Questions ........41 Technical Assistance ..........43 Who to call for Help ..........43 Email Address ............43 Website..............44 Appendix A Card Specifications ........45 Raptor 4000 Specifications ........45 Raptor 4000e Specifications ........

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual 1 Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing a Tech Source, Inc. Raptor graphics card for use with your x86 PC workstation/server. This manual describes the installation and configuration of the Raptor graphics card and the Linux drivers for the Raptor 4000 Series product.
  • Page 8 Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual The Raptor 4000 Series drivers for Linux are provided on a CD- ROM which consists of: • Tech Source Raptor device drivers for Linux • Loadable DDX modules for Tech Source Raptor cards. • MOX extension files •...

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Configurations Supported The Raptor card and software accompanying this manual have been tested on Intel and AMD x86 based computer systems running Linux. By default, video will display on the head nearest to the PCI bus.
  • Page 10 Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual available PCI slot, and remove the bracket and screw. Ground yourself by touching the metal part on an unpainted section of the metal case. Step 2: Install the Raptor graphics card firmly into the PCI slot. Take care to press it evenly and snugly into the slot.

  • Page 11: Software Installation

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual 3 Software Installation Overview This installation chapter describes how to install and configure the drivers for Raptor 4000 Series cards. The following card models are supported: • Raptor 4000 • Raptor 4000e • Raptor 4000-LR •...

  • Page 12: Cd-Rom Installation

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual The software consists of the following modules: Kernel driver for the Raptor 4000 series rapafp.o Loadable DDX module rapafp_drv.o MOX extension module libMOX.a TSIMISC extension module libTSIMISC.a CD-ROM Installation NOTE: Rebooting the system after the Raptor card installation may cause the auto configuration manager to come up in some distributions.
  • Page 13 Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual 4. If the CD-ROM is not already mounted, type: prompt# mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom Type the appropriate command as outlined in step 3. 5. The packages are in Red Hat's RPM format. For information on downloading, installing, and using the RPM utility, please refer to Red Hat's website and the related FAQ and HOWTO.

  • Page 14: Using The Install_All Installation Script

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual 9. To install the TSIMISC package, type: prompt# cd /mnt/cdrom/tsimisc/ prompt# rpm -Uvh tsimisc-*.rpm NOTE: You must install the MOX package if you plan on running the card(s) in MOX mode. Also note, that the Raptor 3500e does not support MOX mode.

  • Page 15: Tsimisc Extension Support

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual Installation and configuration of MOX software is discussed throughout this chapter. The MOX software must be installed only once. The software can be found in the MOX directory on the cdrom. In the example below, the MOX software automatically modifies the “Module”...

  • Page 16: New Device

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual Section "Module" Load "dbe" Load "extmod" Load "MOX" # TSI MOX Extension Load "TSIMISC" # TSIMISC Extension Load "fbdevhw" Load "glx" Load "record" Load "freetype" Load "type1" Load "dri" EndSection For more information about TSIMISC please contact Tech Source for a technical white paper.

  • Page 17: Ddc Resolution

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual DDC Resolution NOTE: From this point the name xorg.conf will be used to refer to the configuration file used by both the XFree86 and X.org server. If you are using a monitor with DDC2B/EDID protocol the default resolution will be determined using the Auto-Detect feature.
  • Page 18 Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual After installing the Raptor drivers, five sections will be automatically added to the xorg.conf file. The “Monitor” section will be added followed by separate “Device” and “Screen” sections for each head for a total of five sections. If your system is using a different configuration file than the xorg.conf file, you may need to configure your file with the necessary sections for each head from:...
  • Page 19 Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual Option "DDCCheck" "off" Option "Rotation" "+r" Option "Sync" "sx" Option "BackingStore" Option "SaveUnder" Option "TranspColor" "0x0a3246" EndSection Section "Screen" Identifier "Raptor4000-0" Device "Rapafp0" Monitor "TSI-FP DVI" DefaultDepth SubSection "Display" Depth Modes "2048x2048" EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Depth Modes "2048x2048"...

  • Page 20: Monitor Section

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual SubSection "Display" Depth Modes "2048x2048" EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Depth Modes "2048x2048" EndSubSection EndSection # TSI Raptor 4000 Configuration Sections 3.8.1 Monitor Section This section contains default configuration information for the monitor and should remain unchanged. 3.8.2 Device Section Identifier: Each instance of a Raptor card should have a...
  • Page 21 Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual BusID PCI:41:0:0. experiencing a problem starting the Xserver, please verify the BusID of the card in xorg.conf match the BusID reported by the system. Option "Device": This field specifies the device name assigned to each head on the Raptor 4000 Series card. The first head seen by the system will be /dev/rapafp0 and the second will be /dev/rapafp1.

  • Page 22: Screen Section

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual mistakenly using the transparent color, the value of the color can be changed so that the application no longer uses it. The default value is 0x0A3246. 3.8.3 Screen Section Identifier: Each screen must have a unique identifier which will be used in the ServerLayout section.

  • Page 23: Server Layout Section

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual SubSection "Display" Depth Modes "2048x2048" EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Depth Modes "2048x2048" EndSubSection EndSection # TSI Raptor 4000 Configuration Sections Section "Screen" Identifier "Raptor4000-1" Device "Rapafp1" Monitor "TSI-FP DVI" DefaultDepth SubSection "Display" Depth Modes "2048x2048" EndSubSection SubSection "Display"...
  • Page 24 Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual InputDevice "Mouse0" "CorePointer" InputDevice "Keyboard0" "CoreKeyboard" EndSection The following example shows the ServerLayout Section for a single-screen configuration on the Raptor 3500e device. Section "ServerLayout" Identifier "XFree86 Configured" Screen "Raptor3500-0" 0 0 InputDevice "Mouse0" "CorePointer" InputDevice "Keyboard0"...

  • Page 25: Invoking The X Server

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual 4 Invoking the X Server Overview There are several ways to invoke the X server on your system: • startx script provided in /usr/X11R6/bin • xinit • This section assumes the use of the csh environment. If you prefer a different shell, make the appropriate changes to the examples.

  • Page 26: Startx

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual startx The startx script is provided in $X11R6HOME/bin directory. To start up the X server in the default mode type: prompt% startx You may add any other standard command line arguments to the end of the line as necessary. xinit The xinit program can be used to start the X server directly.

  • Page 27: Xdm

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual NOTE: Make sure that the environment is set as described in Section 4.1. To start up the server using xinit, type: prompt% xinit -- $X11R6HOME/bin/X You may also add any other standard command line arguments to the end of the line.

  • Page 28: Configuring The X Server For Multi-Screen Mode

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual Configuring the X Server for Multi-Screen Mode 4.5.1 Configurations for Multiscreen Mode The xorg.conf (configuration) file determines whether the X server starts up in single-screen or multi-screen mode. Desired configurations must first be set. Once the configuration file is correctly set up, the procedure for starting the X server (whether in single-screen or multi-screen mode) will be the same.
  • Page 29 Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual NOTE: If you are using a Raptor 3500e then the Identifier will be Raptor3500-0 in the ServerLayout Section. In the example below, the sections related to Screen0 and Screen1 are provided. To change the resolution on Screen1 (head1), the new resolution will need to be specified to the Modes option in the Screen section.
  • Page 30 Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual Section "Device" Identifier "Rapafp1" Driver "rapafp" BusID "PCI:17:0:0" Card "TSI Raptor 4000" Option "Device" "/dev/rapafp1" Option "Mode" "24" Option "ScaleCursPos" "on" Screen Option "Head" "1" Option "DDCCheck" "off" Option "Sync" "sx" Option "BackingStore" Option "SaveUnder" Option "TranspColor"...

  • Page 31: Defining Order Of Display

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual DefaultDepth SubSection "Display" Depth Modes "2048x2048_D" EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Depth Modes "2048x2048_D" EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Depth Modes "2048x2048_D" EndSubSection EndSection To change the resolution for each device, please refer to Section 4.7. 4.5.2 Defining Order of Display The order of appearance for the display of two cards can be configured in the xorg.conf file.

  • Page 32: Selecting Bit-Depths On 4000 Series Cards

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual Selecting Bit-Depths on 4000 Series Cards 4.6.1 Setting Bit-Depth The 4000 Class cards support 8-bit, 24 bit, 8+8, 8+24, mox24 and mox32 modes. By default, windows will start in 24- bit mode on these cards. For an explanation of the various MOX modes, please see Section 4.6.2.
  • Page 33 Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual Option "ScaleCursPos" "on" Screen Option "Head" "0" Option "DDCCheck" "off" Option "Rotation" "+r" Option "Sync" "sx" Option "BackingStore" Option "SaveUnder" Option "TranspColor" "0x0a3246" EndSection To select 8+8-bit mode, the "Mode" option in the Device section should be set to “8+8” and the “TranspColor” option should be uncommented.
  • Page 34 Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual The following example shows the 8+24 mode being selected for a Raptor 4000 card. The "Mode" option is set to “8+24”. Section "Device" Identifier "Rapafp0" Driver "rapafp" BusID "PCI:41:0:0" Card "TSI Raptor 4000" Option "Device" "/dev/rapafp0" Option "Mode"...

  • Page 35: Mox Modes

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual Option "Mode" "mox32" Option "ScaleCursPos" "on" Screen Option "Head" "0" Option "DDCCheck" "off" Option "Rotation" "+r" Option "Sync" "sx" Option "BackingStore" Option "SaveUnder" Option "TranspColor" "0x0a3246" EndSection 4.6.2 MOX Modes MOX (Multiple Overlay Extension) provides support for multiple drawing layers on graphics cards.

  • Page 36: Setting Resolution

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual The resolution and refresh rate can be changed by modifying the configuration file, such as the xorg.conf file. The maximum supported resolution for each head on a Raptor 4000 Series can be found in Appendix B. 4.7.1 Setting Resolution To override the provided DDC resolution in order to specify the resolution you wish to display, refer to section 4.7.2.
  • Page 37 Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual The example below represents the resolution set to 1280x1024. In this case, the X server will automatically select the highest possible refresh rate for the monitor. Section "Screen" Identifier "Raptor4000-0" Device "Rapafp0" Monitor "TSI-FP DVI" DefaultDepth SubSection "Display"...
  • Page 38 Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual The following “Screen” section shows the 4000 card configured for use with the 2048x2048_D resolution: Section "Screen" Identifier "Raptor4000-0" Device "Rapafp0" Monitor "TSI-FP DVI" DefaultDepth SubSection "Display" Depth Modes "2048x2048_D" EndSubSection SubSection "Display" Depth Modes "2048x2048_D"...

  • Page 39: Overriding Ddc

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual 4.7.2 Overriding DDC If the monitor being used supports the DDC2B/EDID protocol, the default resolutions will be determined using the Auto-Detect feature. By default, the X server will start with the resolution that DDC has reported. If the monitor is not DDC enabled, the resolution defined in the xorg.conf file will be used.

  • Page 40: Setting Mode Line

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual To enable DDC mode, the “DDCCheck” “off” option must be commented out in the “Device” Section of your Raptor card. This line option can be found in the xorg.conf file and must be commented out prior to starting the Xserver. In the example provided, Option “DDCCheck”...
  • Page 41 Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual The example below shows how a user can configure their system to use with most digital monitors. To configure your desired resolution, you may need to extract the necessary entry from /etc/X11/rapafp_modeline and insert it into the Monitor section as shown in bold-face below.

  • Page 42: Rotation Mode Configuration

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual Rotation Mode Configuration An option for screen rotation is available for the Raptor 4000R board. Only the first head, the one closest to the PCI bus, will support video for the rotator board. To set the card in rotation mode, the "Rotation" option must be uncommented in the “Device”...
  • Page 43 Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual To start X Windows in counterclockwise rotated mode, set the "Rotation" option to “-r” prior to starting the X server. To display video in non-rotated mode, the "Rotation" option must be commented in the “Device” Section of your rotation card, as given in the example below.
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  • Page 45: Uninstalling Software

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual 5 Uninstalling Software Uninstalling the Software To uninstall the software driver package: For Kernel 2.4 type: prompt# rpm -e rapafp For Kernel 2.6 type: prompt# rpm -e rapafp6 To uninstall the software extensions type: prompt# rpm -e tsimox prompt# rpm -e tsimisc ©2009 Tech Source Inc.
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  • Page 47: Frequently Asked Questions

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual 6 Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions When installing or configuring the Raptor 4000 Series software, some questions, problems or concerns may arise. Some questions frequently asked are listed below. If you need further assistance with any questions or concerns not found in this section, please contact technical...
  • Page 48 Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual Appendix B. If your monitor and resolution are supported, then look for any error messages pertaining to your Raptor 4000 Series device in /var/log/ Xorg.0.log. In the log file, verify that the correct configuration file is being used, in regards to any changes made.

  • Page 49: Technical Assistance

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual 7 Technical Assistance Who to call for Help If you need help, please call our Technical Support Team at (800) 330-8301, or directly at (407) 262-7100 between the hours of 9:30am - 5:30pm EST Monday through Friday. Please have the software part number, version, and serial number for your Raptor card(s) available when contacting Tech Source in order to expedite support.

  • Page 50: Website

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual Website Detailed product information and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), are available on our website located at: http://www.techsource.com ©2009 Tech Source Inc. Part #65-0271-01...

  • Page 51: Appendix A Card Specifications

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual Appendix A Card Specifications Raptor 4000 Specifications Frame Buffer: 256 MB MOX Hardware: Tech Source MOX 32 ASIC; 24 Layer Management Color Lookup Table: 2048 entries from a palette of 16 million colors + 2 AUX 256 entry maps Bits per Pixel: 8, 16, 24 or 32...

  • Page 52: Raptor 4000E Specifications

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual Raptor 4000e Specifications Frame Buffer: 256 MB MOX Hardware: Tech Source MOX 32 ASIC; 24 Layer Management Color Lookup Table: 2048 entries from a palette of 16 million colors + 2 AUX 256 entries Bits per Pixel: 8, 16, 24 or 32 (software configurable) Dynamic Color...

  • Page 53: Raptor 4000-Lr Specifications

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual Raptor 4000-LR Specifications Frame Buffer: 128 MB MOX Hardware: Tech Source MOX 32 ASIC; 24 Layer Management Color Lookup Table: 2048 entries from a palette of 16 million colors + 2 AUX 256 entry maps Bits per Pixel: 8, 16, 24 or 32 (software configurable)

  • Page 54: Raptor 4000E-Lr Specifications

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual Raptor 4000e-LR Specifications Frame Buffer: 128 MB MOX Hardware: Tech Source MOX 32 ASIC; 24 Layer Management Color Lookup Table: 2048 entries from a palette of 16 million colors + 2 AUX 256 entries Bits per Pixel: 8, 16, 24 or 32 (software configurable) Dynamic Color...

  • Page 55: Raptor 4000-R Specifications

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual Raptor 4000-R Specifications Frame Buffer: 256 MB MOX Hardware: Tech Source MOX 32 ASIC; 24 Layer Management Color Lookup Table: 2048 entries from a palette of 16 million colors + 2 AUX 256 entry maps Bits per Pixel: 8, 16, 24 or 32 (software configurable)

  • Page 56: Raptor 3500E Specifications

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual Raptor 3500e Specifications Frame Buffer: 256 MB Color Lookup Table: 256 entries Bits per Pixel: 8 or 24 (software configurable) I/O Interface: PCI Express 1x, Compliant with PCI Express Base Spec 1.0a Video Connector: DVI-Dual Link Digital, up to 2048x2048 High Resolution Head DVI-Dual Link...

  • Page 57: Appendix B Ddc Resolutions

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual Appendix B DDC Resolutions For DDC to work properly, a cable must be connected to the Raptor 4000 Series cards and to the DDC capable display panel prior to starting the X server. The head closest to the PCI slot (first head) will support resolutions up to 2048x2048 (Digital) and 2048x2048 (Analog).
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  • Page 59: Appendix C China Rohs Declaration Table

    Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual Appendix C China RoHS Declaration Table. 2008.06.16 零件项目(名称) 有毒有害物质或元素 (Component (Hazardous Substances or Elements) Name) 多溴二苯醚 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 Poly- Lead Mercury Cadmium Chromium Poly- brominated (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) brominated Diphenyl Compounds Biphenyls Ethers (Cr6+) (PBB)
  • Page 60 Raptor 4000 Series: Reference Manual O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T 11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下. O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006. X: 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T 11363- 2006标准规定的限量要求. X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ/T11363- 2006.
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