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OpenVMS VMS72_GRAPHICS-V0100 Alpha V7.2 4D10T Support ECO Summary

TITLE: OpenVMS VMS72_GRAPHICS-V0100 Alpha V7.2 4D10T Support ECO Summary Modification Date: 21-DEC-2000 Modification Type: Added dependent kit information. NOTE: An OpenVMS saveset or PCSI installation file is stored on the Internet in a self-expanding compressed file. For OpenVMS savesets, the name of the compressed saveset file will be kit_name.a-dcx_vaxexe for OpenVMS VAX or kit_name.a-dcx_axpexe for OpenVMS Alpha. Once the OpenVMS saveset is copied to your system, expand the compressed saveset by typing RUN kitname.dcx_vaxexe or kitname.dcx_alpexe. For PCSI files, once the PCSI file is copied to your system, rename the PCSI file to kitname-dcx_axpexe.pcsi, then it can be expanded by typing RUN kitname-dcx_axpexe.pcsi. The resultant file will be the PCSI installation file which can be used to install the ECO. Copyright (c) Compaq Computer Corporation 1999, 2000. All rights reserved. PRODUCT: OpenVMS Alpha COMPONENT: SYS$GYCDRIVER.EXE SYS$GZDRIVER.EXE SYS$IKBDRIVER.EXE SYS$INDRIVER.EXE DECW$ICBM.EXE DECW$SERVER_DDX_GZ.EXE DECW$SERVER_DDX_GY.EXE DECW$SERVER_DDX_WMB_GY.EXE DECW$SERVER_DIX.EXE PCSI$MAIN.EXE PCSI$SHR.EXE PCSI.CLD DECW$DEVICE_CONFIG_GY.COM DECW$DEVICE_CONFIG_GZ.COM SOURCE: Compaq Computer Corporation ECO INFORMATION: ECO Kit Name: VMS72_GRAPHICS-V0100 DEC-AXPVMS-VMS72_GRAPHICS-V0100--4.PCSI ECO Kits Superseded by This ECO Kit: None ECO Kit Approximate Size: 9376 Blocks Kit Applies To: OpenVMS Alpha Operating System V7.2 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 Graphics Option. Compaq PowerStorm 3D30 Graphics Option. Compaq PowerStorm 4D20 Graphics Option. Kit Dependencies: The following remedial kit(s) must be installed BEFORE installation of this kit: VMS72_PCSI-V0100 In order to receive all the corrections listed in this kit, the following remedial kits should also be installed: DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Alpha V1.2* If this kit is being installed on a system that is running Open3D, Open3D 4.9A should also be installed AFTER installing this kit. If the Open3D 4.9A kit is installed before this kit, you will lose some Open 3D funtionality and will need to re-install the Open3D 4.9A kit after the installation of this kit is complete. ECO KIT SUMMARY: An ECO kit exists adding support for the Compaq PowerStorm 4D10T Graphics Option on OpenVMS Alpha V7.2. This kit addresses the following: NEW FUNCTIONALITY ADDRESSED IN VMS72_GRAPHICS-V0100 KIT o Compaq PowerStorm 4D10T graphics option support This kit provides OpenVMS V7.2 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. 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 1280 x 1024, 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$ysize_in_pixels == "1024, 480, 1280" The 4D10T has been tested with up to 7 heads. Only 4D10T cards should be used together. Combinations with non-4D10T cards have not been tested, and may not work. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED IN VMS72_GRAPHICS-V0100 KIT o PowerStorm 4D10T text corruption fix If the PowerStorm 4D10T graphics card is used, text is corrupted when bringing up a list box in the EVE DECwindows interface. Image(s) Affected: [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GZ.EXE o SPLIPLHIGH crash System crash with SPLIPLHIGH in INDRIVER during boot on some AlphaServer 1000a systems. Image(s) Affected: [SYS$LDR]SYS$INDRIVER.EXE o Bell pitch and duration problems Bell pitch and duration are not handled by the correct sliders, or by xset. The bell volume cannot be set on AlphaStations. Previously, setting the volume on an AlphaStation would affect the pitch and duration and setting the pitch and duration would have no effect. With the change, the pitch and duration can be controlled normally and setting the volume has no effect. Image(s) Affected: - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DIX.EXE - [SYS$LDR]SYS$INDRIVER.EXE - [SYS$LDR]SYS$IKBDRIVER.EXE o Screen 0 has no colors Screen 0 has no colors in a multi-head PowerStorm 3D30 installation. Image(s) Affected: [SYS$LDR]SYS$INDRIVER.EXE o Autorepeat rate is too high Autorepeat rate is too high when using the PowerStorm 3D30 and 4D20 on a DPWS (Digital Personal Workstation). Image(s) Affected: [SYS$LDR]SYS$GYCDRIVER.EXE o Console and ^F2 mode switching problems. Console and ^F2 mode switching problems when using the PowerStorm 3D30 and 4D20. Image(s) Affected: [SYS$LDR]SYS$GYCDRIVER.EXE o PowerStorm 4D20 does not correctly install private colormaps The PowerStorm 4D20 does not correctly install private colormaps in its 8-plane default mode. Image(s) Affected: - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GY.EXE - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_WMB_GY.EXE o DMA on the PowerStorm 3D30/4D20 causes window corruption. DMA on the PowerStorm 3D30/4D20 on small memory systems (less than 1GB) causes window corruption. Image(s) Affected: - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GY.EXE - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_WMB_GY.EXE o Problem rebinding keymaps for Euro currency Problem rebinding keymaps for Euro currency. Image(s) Affected: - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DIX.EXE - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GY.EXE - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_WMB_GY.EXE - [SYSLIB]DECW$ICBM.EXE - [SYS$LDR]SYS$INDRIVER.EXE - [SYS$LDR]SYS$IKBDRIVER.EXE - [SYS$LDR]SYS$GYCDRIVER.EXE - [SYS$LDR]SYS$GZDRIVER.EXE - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GZ.EXE o Turbolaser Galaxies with graphics cards on the EISA bus do not boot. Turbolaser Galaxies with graphics cards on the EISA bus do not boot. Image(s) Affected: [SYSLIB]DECW$ICBM.EXE o DMA does not work correctly when Open3D has been installed. DMA does not work correctly when Open3D has been installed. Image(s) Affected: [SYSMGR]DECW$DEVICE_CONFIG_GY.COM o ACCVIO when using TGA graphics cards An ACCVIO occurs during a Print Screen when using TGA graphics cards. Image(s) Affected: - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GY.EXE - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_WMB_GY.EXE o Corruption problem with the PowerStorm 4D10T graphics card Corruption problem with the PowerStorm 4D10T graphics card due to the card's ability to only handle 10 bits of precision. Image(s) Affected: [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GZ.EXE o Bold fonts do not work properly Bold fonts do not work properly when using the PowerStorm 4D10T graphics card. Image(s) Affected: [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GZ.EXE o Fix PCSI ACCVIO When there are multiple patch kits that ship the same image or file and the patch kits are installed out of order, POLYCENTER Software Installation utility can ACCVIO when trying to resolve file conflict. Image(s) Affected: - [SYSEXE]PCSI$MAIN.EXE - [SYSLIB]PCSI$SHR.EXE INSTALLATION NOTES: Install this kit with the PCSI Installation utility by logging into the SYSTEM account, and typing the following at the DCL prompt: PRODUCT INSTALL VMS72_GRAPHICS /SOURCE=[location of Kit] The saveset location may be a tape drive, CD, or a disk directory that contains the kit saveset. Additional help on installing PCSI kits can be found by typing HELP PRODUCT INSTALL at the system prompt. The images in this kit will not take effect until the system is rebooted. If you have other nodes in your VMS cluster, 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.



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Files on this server are as follows:

dec-axpvms-vms72_graphics-v0100--4.README
dec-axpvms-vms72_graphics-v0100--4.CHKSUM
dec-axpvms-vms72_graphics-v0100--4.pcsi-dcx_axpexe
vms72_graphics-v0100.CVRLET_TXT

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