OpenVMS ALP4D20T01_071 Alpha V7.1-V7.1-1 4D10T Support ECO Summary
TITLE: OpenVMS ALP4D20T01_071 Alpha V7.1-V7.1-1 4D10T Support ECO Summary
Modification Date: 29-NOV-99
Modification Type: Documentation - "ELSA/Gloria" should be "ELSA Gloria"
and PBXGK-BB/AA should be PBXGK-BB/BC.
NOTE: An OpenVMS saveset or PCSI installation file is stored
on the Internet in a self-expanding compressed file.
The name of the compressed file will be kit_name-dcx_vaxexe
for OpenVMS VAX or kit_name-dcx_axpexe for OpenVMS Alpha.
Once the file is copied to your system, it can be expanded
by typing RUN compressed_file. The resultant file will
be the OpenVMS saveset or PCSI installation file which
can be used to install the ECO.
Copyright (c) Compaq Computer Corporation 1999. All rights reserved.
PRODUCT: OpenVMS Alpha
COMPONENTS: DECW$SERVER_DDX_CFB.EXE
DECW$SERVER_DDX_CFB16.EXE
DECW$SERVER_DDX_CFB32.EXE
DECW$SERVER_DDX_GZ.EXE
DECW$SERVER_DIX.EXE
SYS$GZDRIVER.EXE
SOURCE: Compaq Computer Corporation
ECO INFORMATION:
ECO Kit Name: ALP4D20T01_071
ECO Kits Superseded by This ECO Kit: None
ECO Kit Approximate Size: 5454 Blocks
Kit Applies To: OpenVMS Alpha V7.1, V7.1-1H1, V7.1-1H2
System/Cluster Reboot Necessary: Yes
Rolling Re-boot Supported: Yes
Installation Rating: INSTALL_2 - To be installed on all systems running
the listed version(s) of OpenVMS and
using the following feature(s):
Compaq PowerStorm 4D10T (ELSA Gloria)
Graphics Option (PBXGK-BB/BC)
Kit Dependencies:
The following remedial kit(s) must be installed BEFORE
installation of this kit:
DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Alpha V1.2* (the product, not an ECO)
In order to receive all the corrections listed in this
kit, the following remedial kits should also be installed:
None
ECO KIT SUMMARY:
An ECO kit exists adding support for the Compaq PowerStorm 4D10T (ELSA
Gloria) Graphics Option (DECW$SERVER_DDX_CFB, DECW$SERVER_DDX_CFB16,
DECW$SERVER_DDX_CFB32, DECW$SERVER_DDX_GZ, DECW$SERVER_DIX,
SYS$GZDRIVER.EXE) on OpenVMS Alpha V7.1 through V7.1-1H2. This kit
addresses the following:
New Functionality Addressed in the ALP4D20T01_071 Kit:
o This kit provides OpenVMS V7.1 support for the Compaq PowerStorm
4D10T graphics option. You should install this kit after installing
the Motif layered product. After installation, graphics operation
of the 4D10T option will automatically start graphics after system
boot.
The default graphics settings are 1024x768 @70Hz with 8-bit pixels.
Additional resolutions are available, depending on the monitor and
environment:
640 x 480 8/24-bit 60, 65, 70, 75, and 85Hz
800 x 600 8/24-bit 60, 65, 70, 75, and 85Hz
1024 x 768 8/24-bit 60, 65, 70, 75, and 85Hz
1152 x 1024 8/24-bit 60, 65, 70, 75, and 85Hz
1280 x 1024 8/24-bit 60, 65, 70, 75, and 85Hz
1600 x 1200 8-bit only 60, 65, 70, 75Hz
1600 x 1280 8-bit only 60, 65, 70Hz
1920 x 1200 8-bit only 60, 65, 70Hz
These settings are changed by renaming:
SYS$MANAGER:DECW$PRIVATE_SERVER_SETUP.TEMPLATE
to
SYS$MANAGER:DECW$PRIVATE_SERVER_SETUP.COM
and following the directions in the file (for example):
$ define/exec/system/nolog decw$server_refresh_rate 75
$ define/exec/system/nolog decw$server_pixel_depth 24
$ decw$xsize_in_pixels == 1280
$ decw$ysize_in_pixels == 1024
Note that Compaq recommends that the refresh rate be 70Hz or above
to avoid screen flicker with room lighting. In addition, the
monitor determines the highest settings. For instance, many
monitors will not support greater than 1280x1024, or may only
support that resolution at lower (60Hz) refresh rates.
For multiple heads, there can be separate values for each monitor:
$ define/exec/system/nolog decw$server_refresh_rate 75, 60, 70
$ define/exec/system/nolog decw$server_pixel_depth 24, 8, 8
$ decw$xsize_in_pixels == "1280, 640, 1600"
$ decw$ysize_in_pixels == "1024, 480, 1280"
The 4D10T has been tested with up to 7 heads. Only 4D10T cards
should be used together. Combinations with non-4D10T cards have not
been tested, and may not work.
INSTALLATION NOTES:
The images in this kit will not take effect until the system is
rebooted. If there are other nodes in the VMScluster, they must
also be rebooted in order to make use of the new image(s).
If it is not possible or convenient to reboot the entire cluster at
this time, a rolling re-boot may be performed.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
This patch can be found at any of these sites:
Colorado Site
Georgia Site
Files on this server are as follows:
alp4d20t01_071.README
alp4d20t01_071.CHKSUM
alp4d20t01_071.CVRLET_TXT
alp4d20t01_071.a-dcx_axpexe
alp4d20t01_071.CVRLET_TXT
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