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XVR-600
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Graphics Accelerator
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Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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Part No. 817-2195-11
May 2004, Revision A
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  • Page 1 XVR-600 ™ Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide Sun Microsystems, Inc. www.sun.com Part No. 817-2195-11 May 2004, Revision A Submit comments about this document at: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback...
  • Page 2 LOOK GUIs and otherwise comply with Sun’s written license agreements. OpenGL is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restrictions set forth in the Sun Microsystems, Inc. license agreements and as provided in DFARS 227.7202-1(a) and 227.7202-3(a) (1995), DFARS 252.227-7013(c)(1)(ii) (Oct.
  • Page 3 FCC radio frequency emission limits. Networking connections can be made using unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables. Modifications: Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
  • Page 4 ICES-003 Class B Notice - Avis NMB-003, Classe B This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...
  • Page 5 BSMI Class A Notice The following statement is applicable to products shipped to Taiwan and marked as Class A on the product compliance label. Regulatory Compliance Statements...
  • Page 6 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...

  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity

    Compliance Model Number: SUNIFB3-Lite Product Family Name: Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator (X3780A) USA—FCC Class B This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This equipment may not cause harmful interference.
  • Page 8 Blackness Road, Phase I, Main Bldg Santa Clara, CA 95054 U.S.A. Springfield, EH49 7LR Tel: 650-786-3255 Scotland, United Kingdom Fax: 650-786-3723 Tel: +44 1 506 672 539 Fax: +44 1 506 670 011 viii Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Installation Process 5 Video Formats 5 Accessing Field Replaceable Unit Information 7 Technical Support 8 Installing the Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Software 9 Software Requirements 9 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Software Packages 10 Software Package Locations 11 Software Packages 11...
  • Page 10 Using Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Features 29 Dynamic Multisample Antialiasing 29 Enabling Multisampling for All Sun OpenGL for Solaris Applications 30 Default Color Depth 31 Checking Device Configuration 32 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...
  • Page 11 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Framelocking 35 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Framelock System 35 Configuring Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerators for Framelocking 36 Framelock Cable Assembly 38 Connecting the Framelock Cable Assembly 39 Setting the Default Console Display 41 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Specifications 45...
  • Page 12 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...
  • Page 13 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator and Framelock Cable Assembly 40 FIGURE 6-2 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator I/O Connectors 45 FIGURE B-1 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator DVI Connector 46 FIGURE B-2 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator 7-Pin DIN Female Stereo Connector 48 FIGURE B-3 xiii...
  • Page 14 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...
  • Page 15 Package Names for Sun OpenGL Version 1.3 13 TABLE 2-8 Package Names for Sun OpenGL Version 1.2.3 14 TABLE 2-9 Supported Systems and Maximum Number of Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerators Per TABLE 3-1 System 22 Multisample Options 30 TABLE 5-1...
  • Page 16 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...

  • Page 17: Preface

    Preface This guide describes how to install the Sun™ XVR-600 graphics accelerator in your Sun computer system. How This Book Is Organized Chapter 1 provides an overview of the Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator product and includes features and supported video formats.
  • Page 18 Read Chapter 6 in the User’s Guide. words to be emphasized. These are called class options. Replace command-line To delete a file, type rm filename. variables with real names or values. xviii Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...
  • Page 19 Shell Prompts Shell Prompt C shell machine-name% C shell superuser machine-name# Bourne shell and Korn shell Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser Accessing Sun Documentation You can view, print, or purchase a broad selection of Sun documentation, including localized versions, at: http://www.sun.com/documentation Third-Party Web Sites Sun is not responsible for the availability of third-party web sites mentioned in this...
  • Page 20 You can submit your comments by going to: http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback Please include the title and part number of your document with your feedback: Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide, part number 817-2195-11 xx Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...

  • Page 21: Sun Xvr-600 Graphics Accelerator Overview

    “Installation Process” on page 5 “Video Formats” on page 5 “Technical Support” on page 8 “Accessing Field Replaceable Unit Information” on page 7 To find the systems that support the Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator, go to “System Configurations” on page 22, or: http://www.sun.com/desktop/products/graphics/xvr600/...

  • Page 22: Sun Xvr-600 Graphics Accelerator Overview

    Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Overview To find the systems that support the Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator, go to: http://www.sun.com/desktop/products/graphics/xvr600/ The Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator is a PCI-based graphics accelerator that provides high resolution and high performance PCI 3D graphics. Features include texture memory, PCI 66/33 MHz 64-bit interface, and DVI-I video output.

  • Page 23: Features

    I/O backplate. Sun XVR-600 FIGURE 1-2 Stereo framelock DVI-I connector connector (DIN7) Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Backplate I/O Ports FIGURE 1-2 Features 32 Mbytes of DDR display list memory 32 Mbytes of texture memory 64 Mbytes of frame buffer memory 10-bit gamma correction Resolution up to 2048 ×...

  • Page 24: Additional Features

    Blend extensions such as blend color, blend minmax, and blend function separate Texture extensions (edge clamp, border clamp, LOD clamp, generate mipmap) Texture color table Post-texturing specular Stencil operation wrap Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...

  • Page 25: Installation Process

    Installation Process Caution – The Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator is not hot-swappable. Note – The Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator operates best when installed in the system 66 MHz PCI bus connector slots (applies to systems with available 66 MHz PCI bus slots).
  • Page 26 60, 70, 77 Hz 1024 x 768 96 Hz Sun-stereo 960 x 680 108, 112 Hz Sun-stereo 800 × 600 75 Hz VESA 640 x 480 60 Hz VESA Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...

  • Page 27: Accessing Field Replaceable Unit Information

    Accessing Field Replaceable Unit Information You can obtain Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator subcomponent version numbers and other data using fbconfig. To obtain FRU ID (field replaceable unit identifier) information, type: fbconfig -dev jfb0 -prconf host% --- Hardware Configuration for /dev/fbs/jfb0 ---...

  • Page 28: Technical Support

    Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator, see Support Services at: http://www.sun.com/service/online For the most up-to-date version of the installation guide, go to: http://www.sun.com/documentation For the latest software patches, go to: http://sunsolve.sun.com Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...

  • Page 29: Installing The Sun Xvr-600 Graphics Accelerator Software

    Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator software. Your system also requires: 1.5 Mbytes of available disk space for Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator Solaris system software 65-110 Mbytes of disk space for Sun OpenGL for Solaris (up to 110 Mbytes if 64-bit Sun OpenGL for Solaris is installed) Note –...

  • Page 30: Sun Xvr-600 Graphics Accelerator Software Packages

    Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Software Packages Install the required software packages for your Solaris operating environment from the CD-ROM provided with your Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator installation kit. lists the Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator CD directories: TABLE 2-1 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator CD Directories...

  • Page 31: Software Package Locations

    Software Package Locations The Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator software packages are located in the directories listed in . If the CD is not already mounted, TABLE 2-2 /cdrom/XVR-600/ is the path. Location of Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Software Packages TABLE 2-2...

  • Page 32: Sun Opengl For Solaris Software

    Sun OpenGL for Solaris Software The Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator is supported in Sun OpenGL Versions 1.2.3 and 1.3 and subsequent compatible Sun OpenGL versions, for Solaris operating environments. Software Package Locations lists the directory locations of the Sun OpenGL for Solaris software TABLE 2-5 packages.

  • Page 33: Sun Opengl For Solaris Software Package Names

    112629-20 (64-bit) or later /cdrom/cdrom0/OpenGL/1.2.3/Patches Note – If your currently installed version of Sun OpenGL for Solaris does not include the current patch level, the Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator software installation script upgrades to the proper patch level. Note – Always check for the latest software patches at: http://sunsolve.sun.com/...

  • Page 34: Table 2-9 Package Names For Sun Opengl Version 1.2.3

    Sun OpenGL for Solaris Expert3D/Expert3D-Lite/XVR-500 Graphics Support SUNWifbgl Sun OpenGL for Solaris 64-bit Expert3D/Expert3D-Lite/XVR-500 Graphics Support SUNWifbgx Sun OpenGL for Solaris XVR-600/XVR-1200 Graphics Support SUNWjfbgl Sun OpenGL for Solaris 64-bit XVR-600/XVR-1200 Graphics Support SUNWjfbgx Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...

  • Page 35: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software Use the install utility on the CD-ROM to install the Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator software. This utility installs necessary driver software and patches. 1. Log in as superuser. 2. Insert the Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator CD into the drive.
  • Page 36 All rights reserved. Use is subject to license terms. This program installs the software for the Sun XVR-600 and Sun XVR-1200 Graphics Accelerators. This install process refers to the Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator, but applies to the Sun XVR-1200 Graphics Accelerator as well.
  • Page 37 *** Installing Sun OpenGL 1.3 packages... *** Done. A log of this installation is at: /var/tmp/XVR-600.install.2003.09.16 6. Shut down the system after the Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator software is installed: # shutdown See the shutdown(1M) and boot(1M) man pages for more details.

  • Page 38: Removing The Software

    If the CD is not already mounted, type: # mount -F hsfs -O -o ro /dev/dsk/c0t6d0s0 /cdrom # cd /cdrom 3. To remove the Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator software, become superuser and type: ./uninstall The following list of options is displayed: This program removes the software for the Sun XVR-600 and Sun XVR-1200 Graphics Accelerators.

  • Page 39: Man Pages

    A log of this removal can be found at: /var/tmp/jfb.remove.2003.09.16 Man Pages The Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator man pages describe how you can query and set frame buffer attributes such as screen resolutions and visual configurations. Use the fbconfig(1M) man page for configuring all Sun graphics accelerators.

  • Page 40: Avoiding Colormap Flash

    1. Using the fbconfig command, type: fbconfig host% -dev jfb0 -fake8 enable Note – 8-bit depth performance is slower in 8+24 (-fake8) mode. 2. Log out, then log back in. Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...

  • Page 41: Installing The Sun Xvr-600 Graphics Accelerator Hardware

    C H A P T E R Installing the Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Hardware This chapter provides Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator hardware installation information. “Before Installation” on page 21 “System Configurations” on page 22 “Installing the Hardware” on page 23 “Monitor Cables”...

  • Page 42: System Configurations

    Netra 20 server Sun Fire V480 Server Configuration When using two or three Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerators in a Sun Fire V480 server (which supports up to three), there must be an empty slot between each Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator. Doing so assures that each installed Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator meets temperature specifications.

  • Page 43: Installing The Hardware

    Installing the Hardware Note – The Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator operates best when installed in the system 66 MHz PCI bus connector slots (applies to systems with available 66 MHz PCI bus slots). Refer to the platform documentation provided with your Sun system for detailed instructions on installing Sun PCI bus graphics boards.

  • Page 44: Changing The Monitor Screen Resolution

    Changing the Monitor Screen Resolution Note – The monitor must be connected to the Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator and powered on for the graphics accelerator to configure to the initial monitor resolution. For most installations, the Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator device automatically configures itself to the screen resolution and refresh rate for your monitor.

  • Page 45: Configuring Multiple Frame Buffers Through The Xservers File

    To run more than one frame buffer you must modify your Xservers file: /etc/dt/config/Xservers. The Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator device name is jfb (for example, jfb0 and jfb1 for two Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator devices). To do this: 1. Become superuser and open the /etc/dt/config/Xservers file.
  • Page 46 If you are editing the Xservers file after completing all the installation steps outlined in Chapter 1, “Installation Process” on page 5, including the reconfiguration, simply reboot your system. Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...

  • Page 47: Xinerama

    Xinerama Xinerama is an X window system feature available in Solaris 8 system software and subsequent compatible releases for Sun graphics boards including the Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator. Refer to the proper Xservers(1) man page and Xservers documentation for further information.

  • Page 48: Restrictions When Using Xinerama

    Xinerama. Both screens that the X window system thinks are above and below must have the same width to be combined using Xinerama. Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...

  • Page 49: Using Sun Xvr-600 Graphics Accelerator Features

    This method yields improved images, but at the price of possibly increased render time. The Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator has 64 Mbytes of memory for the frame buffer so that the image can be multisampled at up to eight samples per pixel in a single pass, depending on the resolution.

  • Page 50: Enabling Multisampling For All Sun Opengl For Solaris Applications

    Though the allowable choices are 1 to 8, a very high sample density can be allocated only at low resolution. See “Disabling Multisampling” on page Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...

  • Page 51: Default Color Depth

    Any depth setting in the Xserver command line takes precedence over what is set using fbconfig. The default is 8. Log out, then log back in to restart the X window system for the changes to take effect. Chapter 5 Using Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Features...

  • Page 52: Checking Device Configuration

    Checking Device Configuration Use fbconfig to check the X window system (-propt) and Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator (-prconf) device configuration values. The fbconfig -propt option displays the values of all options (for the specified device) saved in the OWconfig file (see below for an example). These are the values...
  • Page 53 The fbconfig -prconf option displays the current Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator device configuration. See below for an example. If certain values differ from those displayed in -propt, it is because those values have been configured since the X window system started.
  • Page 54 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...

  • Page 55: Sun Xvr-600 Graphics Accelerator Framelocking

    The framelock synchronization feature enables vertical retracing to occur simultaneously on each Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator subsystem. The framelock cable assembly is used to daisy-chain two or more Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator subsystems. Vertical retrace synchronization eliminates flicker between multiscreen displays.

  • Page 56: Configuring Sun Xvr-600 Graphics Accelerators For Framelocking

    Configuring Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerators for Framelocking 1. Designate a Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator as master for the graphics boards to be in framelock. You can use the Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator that serves as the boot/console head for that system.
  • Page 57 (Optional) Change the resolution of a Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator using the fbconfig command. If the resolution on each Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator is not the same, you must change it to match the Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator in master mode.

  • Page 58: Framelock Cable Assembly

    Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator devices. (female connector) Note – There can only be one master Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator device. You must configure all other Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator devices as slaves. See the section “Configuring Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerators for Framelocking”...

  • Page 59: Connecting The Framelock Cable Assembly

    1. Locate the master mode connector of the framelock cable assembly ( FIGURE 6-1 2. Locate the master Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator I/O backplate on the rear of your system and connect the master mode connector of the framelock cable...

  • Page 60: Figure 6-2 Sun Xvr-600 Graphics Accelerator And Framelock Cable Assembly

    Sun XVR-600 Slave cables graphics accelerator Daisy-chain/stereo connector Cabling for second slave Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator Optional Slave stereo glasses Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator and Framelock Cable Assembly FIGURE 6-2 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...

  • Page 61: Setting The Default Console Display

    A P P E N D I X Setting the Default Console Display These instructions describe how to set the Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator as the default monitor console display. 1. At the ok prompt, type: ok show-displays Information similar to the text below is displayed:...
  • Page 62 /pci@8,700000/SUNW,XVR-600@1 names. In this procedure example, you can now refer to mydev as the Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator device, as shown in the next step. 4. Set the selected device to be the default console display.
  • Page 63 6. Connect your monitor cable to the Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator on your system back panel. × × 7. To set a resolution (for example, 1280 1024 112), type: ok setenv output-device mydev:r1280x1024x112 output-device=mydev:r1280x1024x112 Reset the system: ok reset-all You can get a list of available resolutions for your display device by typing the...
  • Page 64 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...

  • Page 65: Sun Xvr-600 Graphics Accelerator Specifications

    A P P E N D I X Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Specifications This appendix provides I/O port specifications for the Sun XVR-600 graphics accelerator. “I/O Port Specifications” on page 45 “DVI Video Output Port” on page 46 “Stereo Output Port” on page 48...

  • Page 66: Figure B-2 Sun Xvr-600 Graphics Accelerator Dvi Connector

    No connect No connect DDC Clock (SCL) DDC Bi-directional Data (SDA) Analog vertical sync TMDS Data1— TMDS Data1 + TMDS Data1/3 Shield No connect No connect +5V DC power Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...
  • Page 67 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator DVI Video Output Port (Continued) TABLE B-1 Signal GND Return: +5V, Hsync, Vsync Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data0— TMDS Data0+ TMDS Data0/5 shield No connect No connect TMDS Clock shield TMDS Clock+ TMDS Clock— Analog Red...

  • Page 68: Figure B-3 Sun Xvr-600 Graphics Accelerator 7-Pin Din Female Stereo Connector

    5.0V (Fused, supplies up to 300mA, limited to 1.0A) 12.0V (Fused, supplies up to 300mA, limited to 1.0A) Master stereo field Select Out Slave stereo field Select In No connection No connection Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...

  • Page 69: Index

    Index device configuration, checking -prconf, 33 antialiasing, multisample, 29 -propt, 32 available, 30 DIN7 stereo connector, 45, 48 DVI video connector, 45, 46 DVI-I to HD15 adapter cable, 23 dynamic multisample antialiasing, 29 backplate, 3, 45 enabling all OpenGL applications, 30 -samples, 30 cables DVI-I to HD15, 23...
  • Page 70 OpenGL software patches, 12 framelocking, 35 FRU ID, 7 hardware installation, 21 I/O backplate, 3 I/O connector pinouts, 45 package locations installation kit, 1 OpenGL, 12 installation process, 5 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...
  • Page 71 installing software, 15 man pages, 19 multisample antialiasing, 29 OpenGL patches, 12, 13 overview, 2 removing software, 18 screen resolutions, 5 setting default console, 41, 42 software installation, 9 software package locations, 11, 12 software packages, 10 stereo DIN7 connector, 45, 48 Sun OpenGL for Solaris packages, 12 supported system platforms, 22 technical support, 8...
  • Page 72 Sun XVR-600 Graphics Accelerator Installation and User’s Guide • May 2004...

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