ECO NUMBER: VMS72_GRAPHICS-V0100 PRODUCT: OpenVMS ALPHA OPERATING SYSTEM V7.2 UPDATE PRODUCT: OpenVMS ALPHA OPERATING SYSTEM V7.2 COVER LETTER 1 KIT NAME: VMS72_GRAPHICS-V0100 2 KITS SUPERSEDED BY THIS KIT: None. 3 KIT DEPENDENCIES: 3.1 The following remedial kit(s) must be installed BEFORE installation of this, or any required kit: None. 3.2 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. 4 KIT DESCRIPTION: 4.1 Version(s) of OpenVMS to which this kit may be applied: OpenVMS Alpha V7.2 4.2 Files patched or replaced: o [SYS$LDR]SYS$GYCDRIVER.EXE (new image) o [SYS$LDR]SYS$GZDRIVER.EXE (new image) o [SYS$LDR]SYS$IKBDRIVER.EXE (new image) o [SYS$LDR]SYS$INDRIVER.EXE (new image) o [SYSLIB]DECW$ICBM.EXE (new image) o [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GZ.EXE (new image) -- COVER LETTER -- Page 2 28 April 1999 o [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GY.EXE (new image) o [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_WMB_GY.EXE (new image) o [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DIX.EXE (new image) o [SYSEXE]PCSI$MAIN.EXE (new image) o [SYSLIB]PCSI$SHR.EXE (new image) o [SYSUPD]PCSI.CLD (new file to update DCLTABLES.EXE) o [SYSMGR]DECW$DEVICE_CONFIG_GY.COM (new file) o [SYSMGR]DECW$DEVICE_CONFIG_GZ.COM (new file) 5 NEW FUNCTIONALITY ADDRESSED IN VMS72_GRAPHICS-V0100 KIT o This kit provides OpenVMS V7.2 support for the Compaq PowerStorm 4D20T graphics option. You should install this kit after installing the Motif layered product. After installation, graphics operation of the 4D20T option will automatically start graphics after system boot. The default graphics settings are 1024x768 @70Hz with 8-bit pixels. Additional resolutions are available, depending on the monitor and environment: 640 x 480 8/24-bit 60, 65, 70, 75, and 85Hz 800 x 600 8/24-bit 60, 65, 70, 75, and 85Hz 1024 x 768 8/24-bit 60, 65, 70, 75, and 85Hz 1152 x 1024 8/24-bit 60, 65, 70, 75, and 85Hz 1280 x 1024 8/24-bit 60, 65, 70, 75, and 85Hz 1600 x 1200 8-bit only 60, 65, 70, 75Hz 1600 x 1280 8-bit only 60, 65, 70Hz 1920 x 1200 8-bit only 60, 65, 70Hz These settings are changed by renaming: SYS$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 -- COVER LETTER -- Page 3 28 April 1999 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$ysize_in_pixels == "1024, 480, 1280" The 4D20T has been tested with up to 7 heads. Only 4D20T cards should be used together. Combinations with non-4D20T cards have not been tested, and may not work. 6 PROBLEMS ADDRESSED IN VMS72_GRAPHICS-V0100 KIT o If the PowerStorm 4D10T graphics card is used, text is corrupted when bringing up a list box in the EVE DECwindows interface. Image(s) Affected: - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GZ.EXE o 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 are not handled by the correct sliders, or by xset. The bell volume can't 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$IKBDRIVER.EXE -- COVER LETTER -- Page 4 28 April 1999 o Screen 0 has no colors in a multi-head PowerStorm 3D30 installation. Image(s) Affected: - [SYS$LDR]SYS$INDRIVER.EXE o Autorepeat rate is too high when using the PowerStorm 3D30 and 4D20 on a DPWS (Digital Personal Workstation). Image(s) Affected: - [SYS$LDR]SYS$GYCDRIVER.EXE o Console and ^F2 mode switching problems when using the PowerStorm 3D30 and 4D20. Image(s) Affected: - [SYS$LDR]SYS$GYCDRIVER.EXE o The PowerStorm 4D20 does not correctly install private colormaps in its 8-plane default mode. Image(s) Affected: - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GY.EXE - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_WMB_GY.EXE o DMA on the PowerStorm 3D30/4D20 on small memory systems (less than 1GB) causes window corruption. Image(s) Affected: - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GY.EXE - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_WMB_GY.EXE o Problem rebinding keymaps for Euro currency. Image(s) Affected: - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DIX.EXE - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GY.EXE - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_WMB_GY.EXE -- COVER LETTER -- Page 5 28 April 1999 - [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. Image(s) Affected: - [SYSLIB]DECW$ICBM.EXE o DMA does not work correctly when Open3D has been installed. Image(s) Affected: - [SYSMGR]DECW$DEVICE_CONFIG_GY.COM o 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 due to the card's ability to only handle 10 bits of precision. Image(s) Affected: - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GZ.EXE o Bold fonts do not work properly when using the PowerStorm 4D10T graphics card. Image(s) Affected: - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GZ.EXE -- COVER LETTER -- Page 6 28 April 1999 o 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 7 KIT INSTALLATION RATING: The following kit installation rating, based upon current CLD information, is provided to serve as a guide to which customers should apply this remedial kit. (Reference attached Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability Statement) INSTALLATION RATING: INSTALL_2 : To be installed by all customers using the following feature(s): Compaq PowerStorm 4D20T graphics option. 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 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. Copyright (c) Compaq Computer Corporation, 1999 All Rights Reserved. Unpublished rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States. -- COVER LETTER -- Page 7 28 April 1999 The software contained on this media is proprietary to and embodies the confidential technology of Compaq Computer Corporation. Possession, use, or dissemination of the software and media is authorized only pursuant to a valid written license from Compaq Computer Corporation. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY THIS PATCH IS PROVIDED AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. IN NO EVENT WILL COMPAQ BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST REVENUE OR PROFIT, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, WITH RESPECT TO ANY PATCH MADE AVAILABLE HERE OR TO THE USE OF SUCH PATCH.