Chapter 5 PCI Graphic Setup
5.1 Introduction
The PCM-9581 has an onboard PCI/AGP flat panel/VGA interface. The
specifications and features are described as follows:
5.1.1 Chipset
The PCM-9581 uses a Intel 855GME + Chrontel 7009 chipset for its
graphic controller. It supports LVDS LCD displays, conventional analog
CRT monitors, DVI connection, and TV-out function.
5.1.2 Display memory
The 855GME chip can support up to 8MB dynamic frame buffer shared
with system memory; the VGA controller can drive CRT displays up to
1600 x 1200 at 85-Hz and 2048 x 1536 at 75-Hz, color panel displays in
LVDS model with resolutions up to UGXA panel resolution with fre-
quency range from 25 MHz to 112 MHz, or DVI model at a pixel resolu-
tion up to 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz.
5.1.3 Display types
CRT and panel displays can be used simultaneously. The PCM-9581 can
be set in one of six configurations: CRT only, LVDS only, both CRT and
LFP (LVDS), EFP (DVO to DVI), TV, both CRT and EFP (DVO to
DVI). The system is initially set to simultaneous display mode - CRT and
LFP (LDVS). If you want to enable other display mode, please set up
manually. Set up example is shown as in the following chapters.
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