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     ECO Kits Superseded by This ECO Kit:  None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.


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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