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ATI Technologies 100-432001 - RADEON 7500 Multi-monitor Graphics Card Installation Manual

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ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI
Graphics Controller
Installation Guide
Order Number: EK-R7500-IG. C01
This manual is for managers and operators of hp AlphaServer systems
with ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI graphics controllers.
Hewlett-Packard Company

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  • Page 1 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI Graphics Controller Installation Guide Order Number: EK-R7500-IG. C01 This manual is for managers and operators of hp AlphaServer systems with ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI graphics controllers. Hewlett-Packard Company...
  • Page 2 October 2003 © 2003 Hewlett-Packard Company. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 Japanese Notice Canadian Notice This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. European Union Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ........................... xi Chapter 1 Overview Introduction ......................1-1 Module Description ....................1-1 Connector Pinouts....................1-4 Specifications......................1-5 Chapter 2 Installation Introduction ......................2-1 Unpacking......................2-1 Installation Procedure .................... 2-2 Chapter 3 hp Tru64 UNIX Configuration Resolutions ......................3-1 Restrictions and Limitations ..................
  • Page 6 Chapter 4 hp OpenVMS Alpha - Graphics Software Installation and Customization Installation Preparation..................4-1 Installation ......................4-2 4.2.1 OpenVMS Alpha Version higher than 7.3-1 ..........4-2 4.2.2 OpenVMS Alpha Version 7.3-1 ..............4-2 Video Resolutions Supported ................4-3 Restrictions and Limitations .................. 4-3 4.4.1 Minimum Console Revision................
  • Page 7 3–1 Supported Video Modes – Tru64 UNIX..............3-1 3–2 Software Option Numbers ..................3-6 4–1 OpenVMS Version Supporting ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Controller ... 4-2 4–2 Supported Video Modes - OpenVMS..............4-3...

  • Page 9: Preface

    Preface Intended Audience This manual is for managers and operators of hp AlphaServer systems with ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI graphics controllers. Document Structure This manual has four chapters. • Chapter 1, Overview, provides a brief overview of the ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI graphics controllers.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview Introduction This chapter provides a brief overview of the ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI graphics controllers. Module Description The ATI RADEON 7500 AGP graphics controller/accelerator module is a single expansion- slot, 32-bit AGP bus graphics option that provides 2D and 3D graphics acceleration for supported HP systems.

  • Page 12: Ati Radeon 7500 Agp Graphics Controller

    Figure 1-1 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP Graphics Controller MR0490 ATI RADEON 7500 AGP graphics controller DVI-I VGA connector adaptor S-Video connector DVI-I connector Standard 15-pin VGA connector The ATI RADEON 7500 AGP graphics controller has a standard 15-pin VGA connector, a DVI-I connector and an S-Video connector.

  • Page 13: Ati Radeon 7500 Pci Graphics Controller

    Figure 1-2 ATI RADEON 7500 PCI Graphics Controller MR0494 ATI RADEON 7500 PCI graphics controller DVI-I VGA connector adaptor 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.

  • Page 14: Connector Pinouts

    DVI-I to VGA Connector Adaptor: Each ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI card is supplied with a connector adaptor for use on the DVI port so that a standard CRT or LCD monitor with VGA interface can be connected to the second port on the ATI RADEON 7500. Tru64 UNIX and OpenVMS require that the DVI-I to VGA connector adaptor supplied with the card always be used.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation Introduction This chapter describes the installation of the ATI RADEON 7500 AGP or PCI graphics controller module in a supported HP product. Topics included in this chapter are: • Unpacking • Hardware installation Unpacking The graphics option hardware is packaged in a single carton that contains one graphic controller and one installation guide.

  • Page 16: Installation Procedure

    Installation Procedure CAUTION: Static electricity can damage sensitive electronic components. When handling your graphics option, use an anti-static wriststrap that is connected to a grounded surface on your computer system. NOTE: Before installing the module, check your monitor specification for signal compatibility and supported features offered by the ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI graphics controllers.

  • Page 17: Resolutions

    Chapter 3 hp Tru64 UNIX Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the ATI RADEON 7500 graphics controller in a system running the hp Tru64 UNIX operating system. Chapter 3 pertains to the hp Tru64 UNIX operating system only; if you are running the OpenVMS operating system, see Chapter 4.

  • Page 18: Minimum Console Revision

    3.2.1 Minimum Console Revision The minimum firmware version for ATI RADEON 7500 graphics controller single head support is V1.0 on hp AlphaServer GS1280, ES80 and ES47 systems. For other Alpha System types, please refer to your System QuickSpecs for information on minimum requirements and restrictions.

  • Page 19: Backing Store And Save Unders

    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. 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"...

  • Page 20: Configuring Graphics Resolution Or Vertical Refresh Rate

    Configuring Graphics Resolution or Vertical Refresh Rate for Tru64 UNIX Systems use a file named "/usr/var/X11/Xserver.conf" to optionally pass startup configuration parameters to the X server. 3.3.1 Current Graphics Resolution The default graphics resolution and refresh rate are 1024x768 at 70Hz, respectively. The graphics resolution of a running system can be obtained by executing the command /usr/sbin/sizer -gr.
  • Page 21 The [screen] number need not be specified if only one screen exists or if the user wants all screens to use the same values. The [screen] value is generally '0' as shown in the example below. Example: -screen0 1280x1024 –vsync0 75 |--[screen] value-| Anything added after the "-I"...

  • Page 22: Multihead And 3D Support

    Multihead and 3D Support Multihead and 3D support are provided through optional software products as shown in Table 3-2: Table 3-2 Software Option Numbers Option Description QA-6ZRAA-H8 ATI RADEON 7500 graphics support software for hp Tru64 UNIX QL-6ZRA9-AA Open3D PAK for ATI RADEON 7500 OpenGL support The driver included with hp Tru64 UNIX V5.1B supports a single ATI RADEON 7500 card, 2D only, and does not support use of the DVI-I port.

  • Page 23: Software Installation

    A monitor must be attached to the DVI-I connector at the time the system is powered on; otherwise there will be no display output to that port. 3D is supported in dual-screen mode so long as DMA is enabled and the resolution of neither screen is greater than 1280x1024.

  • Page 24: Installing Ati Radeon 7500 Graphics Support

    Before installing ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Support, you must remove any graphics support layered product kits (such as the PowerStorm 300/350 or PowerStorm 4DxxT kits) from the system. After you have installed ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Support, if you upgrade or reinstall the operating system, you must first de-install ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Support.
  • Page 25 3. Copy the kit from the CD-ROM to your local hard drive: # cp /mnt/Tru64_UNIX/RAD540.tar /var/tmp/RAD540.tar Unpacking the Kit This section describes the procedure for unpacking the compressed kit into a directory structure on your local filesystem. It is assumed that the compressed kit distribution file exists as /var/tmp/RAD540.tar.
  • Page 26 Installing the Kit This section describes the procedure for installing ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Support. It is assumed that the kit has been obtained and unpacked into the /var/tmp/RAD540/ directory. 1. Ensure that the system in which you wish to install ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Support does not already contain a graphics support kit.
  • Page 27 4) CANCEL selections and redisplay menus 5) EXIT without installing any subsets Estimated free diskspace(MB) in root:382.2 usr:3507.8 Enter your choices or press RETURN to redisplay menus. Choices (for example, 1 2 4-6):2 5. Confirm your subset selection. The installation procedure displays a list of the subsets you selected. You are installing the following mandatory subsets: ATI RADEON V1.0 for V5.1B Config ATI RADEON V1.0 for V5.1B Device...
  • Page 28 Saved file ./usr/shlib/X11/lib_dec_RADEON.so as ./usr/shlib/X11/lib_dec_RADEON.so.pre.RAD540 Configuring "ATI RADEON V1.0 for V5.1B Device (RADDEVICE540) Configuring "ATI RADEON V1.0 for V5.1B OpenGL (RADGLBASE540) Configuring "ATI RADEON V1.0 for V5.1B Config (RADCONFIG540) **** Creating Context Dependent Symbolic Links **** New CDSL: ./usr/shlib/radeon_dri.so -> /cluster/members/{memb}/./usr/shlib/radeon_dri.so ->...

  • Page 29: Display Power Management

    7. Dismount the CD-ROM drive from the mount point. For example, to dismount mount point /mnt, enter the command: # umount /mnt 8. Remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive. 9. Shutdown and power-cycle the system. The installation is now completed. Display Power Management On a workstation, display power management is enabled by default.

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 Hp Openvms Alpha - Graphics Software Installation And Customization

    Chapter 4 hp OpenVMS Alpha - Graphics Software Installation and Customization This chapter provides information for installing and modifying the software required to support 2D (two-dimensional) and 3D graphics with the ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI graphics controllers under the hp OpenVMS Alpha operating system. The method used to load the software is directly dependent on the version of OpenVMS Alpha that you will be installing or upgrading to.

  • Page 32: Installation

    Table 4–1 OpenVMS Version Supporting ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Controller OpenVMS Version Alpha Platform 7.3-1 Copy the POLYCENTER Software Installation patch kits from net location http://www.support.HP.com/patches/* Copy the patch kits by anonymous ftp at http://ftp1.support.HP.com in VMS version specific subdirectories of /public/vms/axp/ Prior to 7.3-1 Not supported.

  • Page 33: Video Resolutions Supported

    Video Resolutions Supported The ATI RADEON 7500 AGP and PCI graphics controllers are capable of supporting the graphics resolutions, color depths, and refresh rates shown in Table 4–2. Table 4–2 Supported Video Modes - OpenVMS Color Depths Refresh Rates Resolution (Bits per Pixel) (Hertz) 640 x 480...

  • Page 34: Single Bit Depth For All Windows

    window manager with hints as to which colormaps to install or deinstall. You provide this information using the Xlib function XSetWMColormapWindows(). This function sets the WM_COLORMAP_WINDOWS property for a given window. 4.4.3 Single Bit Depth For All Windows With the RADEON 7500, all windows created on a particular head must have the same bit depth.

  • Page 35: Monitor Support

    4.4.7 Monitor Support The RADEON 7500 card has two built-in video connectors: an analog VGA connector and a DVI-I connector. You can plug analog monitors or flat panel monitors with VGA interface into the RADEON 7500 card’s video connectors. Only analog interface on DVI connector is supported. The DVI-I to VGA connector adapter supplied with the RADEON 7500 card must be installed on the card to connect a monitor to that port.

  • Page 36: Overriding Default Settings

    4.5.3 Overriding Default Settings To override any of the default settings, follow these steps: 1. Copy or rename the SYS$MANAGER:DECW$PRIVATE_SERVER_SETUP.TEMPLATE file to create a new command (.com) file called DECW$PRIVATE_SERVER_SETUP.COM. 2. Now make the edits for the settings you want to change using a text editor, and save the file.

  • Page 37: Support

    3D Support To get the most out of your RADEON 7500 graphic controller, you must have an Open3D license to use the 3D hardware-acceleration (direct rendering) features supported by this product. The ATI RADEON 7500 Graphics Support kit supports the 3D graphics library OpenGL V1.2 and GLX V1.2.

  • Page 38: Multiple Graphics Cards Support

    Multiple Graphics Cards Support V0300 and later releases of the Radeon software supports up to 4 Radeon cards per system. You could have one AGP and 3 PCI cards – or you could have 1 to 4 PCI cards. All operations, including hardware accelerated 3D graphics, are supported on every card in the system.

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