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: 12-OCT-1999
Modification Type: Corrected Typos from 4D20 to 4D10.
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
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ECO Kits Superseded by This ECO Kit: None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.
Kit Dependencies:
The following remedial kit(s) must be installed BEFORE
installation of this kit:
None
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.
This patch can be found at any of these sites:
Colorado Site
Georgia Site
European Site
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
