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  • Page 1 Kelvin User’s Manual for models: Kelvin EZ Kelvin 64 ORCHID Kelvin User's Manual...
  • Page 2 Orchid Technology, Incorporated. Kelvin EZ and Kelvin 64 are trademarks of Orchid Technology. All other products mentioned in this manual are trademarks of their respective manufacturers.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Important - Before You Begin ECTION ARDWARE Installing Kelvin Hardware Installation Fig. 1.1: Kelvin EZ-VLB & Kelvin 64-VLB Diagram Fig. 1.2: Kelvin EZ-PCI & Kelvin 64-PCI Diagram Fig. 1.3: Kelvin 64-ISA Diagram Adding Memory Fig. 1.4: Standard 15-pin D-shell Connector...
  • Page 4 Center Window Option Fig. 2.6: Center Window Option Screen Saver Option Fig. 2.7: Screen Saver Option Big Picture Feature Virtual Screen Magnification Fig. 2.8: Magnification Option Utility Software Using KSCAN Fig. 2.9: KSCAN Main Menu Selecting Your Monitor Type Fig. 2.10: Monitor Type Setup Advanced Monitor Setup Fig.
  • Page 5 Feature Connector Pin-Outs (VESA Standard) Table A.5: VESA Feature Connector Pin-outs PPENDIX REEN Green PC Feature OTICE NDEX Kelvin User's Manual...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    DRAM interface with twice the throughput. The result is top graphic responsiveness. Two versions of Kelvin are available: Kelvin EZ is the 32-bit version of Kelvin and supports resolutions up to 1280x1024 and colors up to 16.8 million. Kelvin 64 is the first affordable 64-bit graphics accelerator for ISA, VL-Bus, PCI and Pentium systems.

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual presumes that you are already familiar with your IBM PC compatible computer. While Kelvin has been designed to be easy to install, we recom- mend that you refer to your computer’s reference manual when terminology or installation steps are unfamiliar to you.

  • Page 8: Important - Before You Begin

    1280x1024 and colors up to 16.8 million. Kelvin EZ-PCI Kelvin EZ-PCI is the PCI version of Kelvin EZ. It provides burst mode technology, which is required for the fastest graphics possible in Windows, OS/2, UNIX and other GUI environments.
  • Page 9 This manual will familiarize you with the features, installation and use of your Kelvin. There are several symbols and conventions used throughout this manual which will help to draw your attention to a feature or to focus on important information: When you see the Magnifying Glass, it means the text is referring to something you should take a closer...
  • Page 10 Kelvin User's Manual...

  • Page 11: Section 1: Hardware

    Section 1: Hardware Section NSTALLING ELVIN The Kelvin graphic cards are designed to be easy to use and easy to install. There are no switches or jumpers to set. If you want to add memory to Kelvin now or later, see "Adding Memory" in this section. Hardware Installation 1.
  • Page 12 Section 1: Hardware 15-pin Connector BANK 1 Figure 1.1: Kelvin EZ-VLB & Kelvin 64-VLB Diagram Kelvin User's Manual...
  • Page 13 Section 1: Hardware BANK 1 15-pin Connector Figure 1.2: Kelvin EZ-PCI & Kelvin 64-PCI Diagram Kelvin User's Manual...
  • Page 14 Section 1: Hardware 15-pin Connector BANK 1 Figure 1.3: Kelvin 64-ISA Diagram Kelvin User's Manual...

  • Page 15: Adding Memory

    Section 1: Hardware Adding Memory Kelvin comes configured with 1MB of DRAM (Dy- namic Random Access Memory) and is easily up- graded to 2MB. The additional memory is automati- cally detected by Kelvin and must meet the following specifications: • 256K x 16 DRAM •...
  • Page 16 Section 1: Hardware 6. Red return 1. Red video 11. Monitor ID Bit 0 7. Green return 2. Green video 12. Monitor ID Bit 1 8. Blue return 3. Blue video 13. Horizontal sync 9. No connection 4. Monitor ID Bit 2 14.

  • Page 17: Section 2: Software

    Windows 3.1 WordPerfect Some software Lotus 1-2-3 AutoCAD programs may already Other drivers are available through the Orchid Tech- include nical Support Department, or may be downloaded software drivers for from the Orchid Bulletin Board System or Kelvin. CompuServe. Check with...

  • Page 18: Software Installation

    Kelvin disk into your floppy drive and invoke the KINSTALL.EXE installation program by typing: A:\KINSTALL From the Display Driver Installation Program menu, press any key, and the following menu appears: Orchid Technology Microsoft Windows Lotus 1-2-3 Computer Aided Design Word Processing Technical Support ↑↓...

  • Page 19: Network Considerations

    Windows drivers to the shared Windows directory appear only on the network server. Once the drivers are in- on worksta- stalled on the network server, the Orchid icon ap- tions that have a Kelvin pears in the Windows Control Panel on each work- installed.

  • Page 20: Menu Features

    Section 2: Software This easy-to-use setup menu allows you to configure your Windows video driver by choosing the resolu- If the Font tion, colors, font cache, text font size, and configure Cache monitor's refresh rates. The Kelvin Setup menu also selection is grayed out, includes the Big Picture feature, which provides...

  • Page 21: Inquiry Option

    Section 2: Software Inquiry Option You can request information about the menu options on the Kelvin Setup menu. Each option has a drop- down list box to show available choices and offer help for each option. For example, to request infor- mation about the Desktop Resolution, follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 22: Center Window Option

    Section 2: Software Center Window Option This option centers the Kelvin Setup menu. Select- ing Center Window places the menu screen in the center of the screen every time it is accessed. To use this option, follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 23: Big Picture Feature

    Section 2: Software 3. Click on the Test button to test the screen saver. Click on Cancel to stop the test. 4. Click on the Setup button and the following screen appears: For more information on the Green PC feature, Appendix B.

  • Page 24: Magnification

    Section 2: Software your standard VGA monitor into a virtual display with the maximum resolution available. To configure Virtual Screen: 1. From the Control Panel window, double-click on the Kelvin Setup icon. The menu in Figure 2.2 appears. 2. From the Big Picture box, click on Virtual Screen. 3.
  • Page 25 Section 2: Software 4. Click on the Magnification Key Configuration option. An additional set of options appear in the Kelvin Setup menu. Figure 2.8: Magnification Option 5. Select a key to use to activate each of the Magni- fication features (a Hot-Key). Press ALT plus a key of your choice.

  • Page 26: Utility Software

    Section 2: Software DOS UTILITY KSCAN Monitor Setup With a few simple keystrokes, the KSCAN utility program allows you to define your monitor type and select a video mode for your monitor. KSCAN is installed using the KINSTALL program. Because it is a DOS-based utility, do not run KSCAN from inside other programs, such as Windows.

  • Page 27: Selecting Your Monitor Type

    Section 2: Software Selecting the Monitor Type Selecting the proper monitor type allows Kelvin to display the highest quality output supported with your monitor. From the main menu select Monitor Type, and the following menu appears: Figure 2.10: Monitor Type Setup This screen displays a list of different monitor types.

  • Page 28: Advanced Monitor Setup

    Section 2: Software screen is displayed with a set of color blocks and sample text. The mode number and mode being tested is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Press ENTER to move through each mode available. You can abort the test at any time by pressing the ESC key. If any of the screens appear distorted, rolling, or unreadable, or if the program hangs up, it is likely that the monitor type you selected is incorrect.

  • Page 29: Video Modes

    Section 2: Software Selecting the Set Advanced button displays a dialog box with drop-down menus for each available resolu- tion. Select the desired vertical refresh rate for each resolution. After making your selections, press the Verify button to check that the setting selected is compatible with your monitor.
  • Page 30 Section 2: Software Kelvin User's Manual...

  • Page 31: Appendix A - Technical Information

    You may type GO ORCHID to get immediate access to the Orchid section. 3. If you would like to leave private mail for Orchid, type GO MAIL. Address your letters to our technical support account number 72662,2672. Troubleshooting the Kelvin The following information will help you diagnose problems you may have with the Kelvin.
  • Page 32 Appendix A: Technical Information better handle on what to tell Technical Support once you do contact them. The information provided here is in symptom/response form. That is, a symptom is given, and a check point response is provided for you. Symptom 1 The computer does not power-up or respond when powered on.
  • Page 33 Appendix A: Technical Information Symptom 3 The computer seems to boot up properly but there is no display. Check 1. Is your monitor plugged in? Check the power cable to your monitor. 2. Is your monitor cable fastened securely and prop- erly? Check both the connection at the monitor and at the Kelvin card.
  • Page 34 1 through 4. It is a pretty good guess that the problem is not the Kelvin if it is working properly in another system. Symptom 6 The Orchid icon does not appear in the Windows Control Panel. Check 1. Check to make sure that you installed the Kelvin Windows drivers into the correct directory.

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A: Technical Information Technical Specifications This section covers the specifications and features of the Kelvin, and information on how to obtain the memory upgrade kit. Configuration Kelvin EZ - 1024 KB 2048KB Kelvin 64 - 1024 KB 2048 KB Video Chipset:...

  • Page 36: Additional Features

    Appendix A: Technical Information Output Connectors: 15-pin D-Shell VGA Feature Connector (VESA bi-directional) Memory Address Segments: RAM: A000-BFFF ROM: C000-C7FF I/O Address: 3B0-3DF (IBM standard) Temperature: Operating: from 0 to 40 degrees C Storage: from -25 to 90 degrees C Humidity: Operating: from 15% to 90% Storage: from 0% to 90%...

  • Page 37: Memory Address Setting

    The BIOS supports the VESA 1.2 specifica- (VBE) tion. regardless of their bus The Kelvin EZ-VLB and Kelvin 64-VLB are designed interface type. to support the VESA Local Bus (VL-Bus) standard. The local bus design provides 32-bit data transfer between the video card and the CPU for incredibly fast graphics.

  • Page 38: Kelvin Resolutions And Refresh Rates

    Appendix A: Technical Information Kelvin Resolutions and Refresh Rates Mode # Resolution Colors Horz. Vert. Polarity 320 x 200 31.5 320 x 200 31.5 640 x 200 31.5 320 x 200 31.5 640 x 200 31.5 640 x 350 Mono 31.5 640 x 350 31.5...

  • Page 39: Table A.3: Vesa Video Graphics Modes

    Table A.3: VESA Video Graphics Modes Horizontal frequencies are in kHz Vertical frequencies are in Hz ( I ) indicates interlaced mode Kelvin EZ and Kelvin 64-ISA: Mode 107 supported at 43.5Hz only 2MB of memory required Kelvin User's Manual...
  • Page 40 ( I ) indicates interlaced mode Kelvin EZ: Mode 112 supported in 60Hz only Modes 116 and 117 are supported in interlaced mode only Kelvin EZ and Kelvin 64-ISA: Mode 115 is not supported 2MB of memory required Kelvin User's Manual...

  • Page 41: Feature Connector Pin-Outs (Vesa Standard)

    Appendix A: Technical Information Feature Connector Pin Outs (VESA Standard) The VESA standard Feature Connector (or Auxiliary Video Connector as it is sometimes called) is located at the top of the Kelvin (see Figure 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3). The feature connector permits third party add-on accessories to both share signals and share control of the VGA circuitry.
  • Page 42 Appendix A: Technical Information Kelvin User's Manual...

  • Page 43: Appendix

    Appendix B: Green PC Appendix GREEN PC Orchid stays on the cutting edge of technology while maintaining compatibility. With the Kelvin, we took a power saving approach by incorporating the Green PC technology. The following information details the Green PC technology.
  • Page 44 Appendix B: Green PC mental Protection Agency "Energy Star" and the European "Nutek" standards. The Green PC Power Management feature makes Kelvin a complete cost- effective solution for the energy conscious. Kelvin User's Manual...

  • Page 45: Fcc Notice

    TV reception. The user must use shielded interface cables in order to maintain the product within FCC compliance. * For Kelvin EZ-PCI the FCC is DDS7EF1193-93-PCI. For Kelvin 64-VLB the FCC is DDS7EF1093-93-KVL. For Kelvin 64-PCI the FCC number is DDS7EF1193-93-PCI. For Kelvin 64-ISA the FCC number is DDS7EF0294-94-ISA.

  • Page 46: Index

    Index NDEX 15 pin video connector - 15 Adding Memory - 13 Additional Features - 34 Big Picture Feature - 21 CompuServe - 29 Diagrams - 10,11,12 Device Drivers - 16 Feature Connector Pin-Outs - 39 Green PC - 41 Kelvin User's Manual...
  • Page 47 Index Help Tips to use - 29 High Resolution Drivers See Device Drivers Installation Installing the Kelvin - 9 Software Installation - 15 Kelvin software setup - 15 KINSTALL installation program - 16 KSCAN utility software - 24 Magnification option - 22 Memory Address Setting - 35 Microsoft Windows Driver Installation - 16 Microsoft Windows Utilities - 17...
  • Page 48 Index Refresh Rates - 36,37,38 Technical Information - 29 Troubleshooting - 29 Utilities DOS - 25 Windows 17 Vertical Refresh Rates - 36,37,38 VESA Support VESA BIOS Extension (VBE) - 35 VESA Local Bus (VL-Bus) - 35 VESA Feature Connector Pin-Outs - 39 Video Display Setup - 16 Video Graphics Modes Tables - 36,37,38 Virtual Screen option - 21...

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