Compaq PowerStorm 300 Series Guía de configuración
CompaqPowerStorm300
GraphicsControllerOptions
WindowsNTandHardwareInstallation
Part Number: EK−PBXAC−IN. C01/330430-003
February 1999
This guide describes the installation of the Compaq PowerStorm 300/AGP and 300/PCI
Graphics Controller options on Compaq Professional and DIGITAL Personal
Workstation (DPWS) products.
Compaq Computer Corporation
Houston, Texas
February 1999
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Table of Contents
1 PowerStorm 300/AGP Hardware Overview
1.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................1–1
1.2 Module Description........................................................................................................... 1–1
1.3 Connector Pinout ..............................................................................................................1–4
1.4 Specifications....................................................................................................................1–5
2 PowerStorm 300/PCI Hardware Overview
2.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................2–1
2.2 Module Description........................................................................................................... 2–1
2.3 Connector Pinout ..............................................................................................................2–3
2.4 Specifications....................................................................................................................2–4
3 Installation
3.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................3–1
3.1.1 Unpacking...............................................................................................................3–1
3.2 Hardware Installation........................................................................................................ 3–2
3.2.1 Changing the PowerStorm 300/AGP Bulkhead Bracket...........................................3–2
3.2.2 Installing the Option Module...................................................................................3–3
3.3 Software Installation.........................................................................................................3–4
3.3.1 Microsoft Windows NT Software Installation.......................................................... 3–4
3.3.2 PowerStorm 300 Software Components:..................................................................3–4
3.3.3 Before You Begin ...................................................................................................3–5
3.3.4 New Installation or Upgrade of Windows NT..........................................................3–5
3.3.5 Installing/Upgrading PowerStorm 300 Software Display Drivers............................. 3–6
3.3.6 OpenGL Acceleration..............................................................................................3–7
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4 Operation
4.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 4–1
4.2 After Installation............................................................................................................... 4–1
4.2.1 Changing the Screen Resolution and Refresh Rate.................................................. 4–1
4.2.2 Managing Buffer Swap ........................................................................................... 4–2
4.2.2.1 Using the Display Application....................................................................... 4–2
4.2.3 Identifying the Display Driver Version.................................................................... 4–3
4.3 Using OpenGL.................................................................................................................. 4–3
4.3.1 Using OpenGL Applications ................................................................................... 4–4
4.3.2 Developing OpenGL Applications on Intel Platforms.............................................. 4–4
4.3.2.1 Pixel Format Support..................................................................................... 4–4
4.3.2.2 Performance Considerations.......................................................................... 4–6
4.3.2.2.1 Texture Mapping............................................................................... 4–6
4.3.2.2.2 Overlay Planes .................................................................................. 4–7
4.3.2.2.3 Stencil Planes.................................................................................... 4–7
4.3.2.2.4 SoftImage Customizations................................................................. 4–7
4.3.3 Developing OpenGL Applications on Alpha Platforms ........................................... 4–7
4.3.3.1 Pixel Format Support..................................................................................... 4–7
4.3.3.2 Performance Considerations........................................................................ 4–10
4.3.3.2.1 Texture Mapping............................................................................. 4–10
4.3.3.2.2 Alpha Buffers.................................................................................. 4–10
4.3.3.2.3 Overlay Planes ................................................................................ 4–11
4.3.3.2.4 Stencil Planes.................................................................................. 4–11
4.3.3.2.5 SoftImage Customizations............................................................... 4–11
Figures
Figure 1-1 PowerStorm 300/AGP Graphics Controller ATX Form......................................... 1–2
Figure 1-2 PowerStorm 300/AGP Graphics Controller NLX Form......................................... 1–3
Figure 2-1 PowerStorm 300/PCI Graphics Controller Option................................................. 2–2
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Tables
Table 1-1 PowerStorm 300/AGP Graphics Controller Options...............................................1–1
Table 1-2 Compaq PowerStorm 300/AGP Support Matrix..................................................... 1–2
Table 1-3 Standard 15-Pin VGA Connector Pinout................................................................ 1–4
Table 1-4 PowerStorm 300/AGP Graphics Controller Option Specifications..........................1–5
Table 2-1 PowerStorm 300/PCI Graphics Controller Option.................................................. 2–1
Table 2-2 Compaq PowerStorm 300/PCI Support Matrix....................................................... 2–2
Table 2-3 Standard 15-Pin VGA Connector Pinout................................................................ 2–3
Table 2-4 PowerStorm 300/PCI Graphics Controller Option Specifications ........................... 2–4
Table 3-1 PowerStorm 300 Components on the CD–ROM.....................................................3–4
Table 4-1 Intel Supported Pixel Formats on PowerStorm 300 Device ....................................4–5
Table 4-2 Alpha Supported Pixel Formats on PowerStorm 300 Device.................................. 4–8
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Preface
Purpose of This Guide
This guide describes how to install the Compaq PowerStorm 300/AGP and 300/PCI Graphics
Controller option hardware and software in your workstation. It includes installation and
operation information for the PowerStorm 300 device drivers for Windows NT Version 4.0.
Who Should Use This Guide
This guide is intended for anyone who has purchased the Compaq PowerStorm 300/AGP or
300/PCI Graphics Controller option, either already installed or as an add-on. Users should
have a basic understanding of Windows NT before installing PowerStorm 300 software.
Structure of This Guide
This guide is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, PowerStorm 300/AGP Hardware Overview Provides an overview of
the Compaq PowerStorm 300/AGP Graphics Controller option hardware.
• Chapter 2, PowerStorm 300/PCI Hardware Overview Provides an overview of the
Compaq PowerStorm 300/PCI Graphics Controller option hardware.
• Chapter 3, Installation Describes how to install the Compaq PowerStorm 300/AGP
and 300/PCI Graphics Controller option hardware and software in your Compaq
Professional Workstation running Windows NT.
• Chapter 4, Operation Describes post-installation tasks and use of the OpenGL
display driver.
Preface
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Related Documentation
• Using OpenGL (DIGITAL order number AA–QMZH*–TK)
• Microsoft Windows NT online help
• PowerStorm 300 Unix Graphics Support Installation and Release Notes
(AA-RELPA-TE)
Conventions Used in This Guide
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PowerStorm 300 Graphics Options Windows NT and Hardware Installation 1–1
1
PowerStorm 300/AGP Hardware Overview
1.1 Introduction
This chapter provides a brief overview of the PowerStorm 300/AGP Graphics Controller
option hardware.
1.2 Module Description
The PowerStorm 300/AGP Graphics Controller option accelerator module is a single
expansion-slot, 32-bit AGP bus graphics option that provides 2D and 3D graphics
acceleration for Compaq Professional Workstations running Windows NT.
The PowerStorm 300/AGP graphics option includes 16 MB of CDRAM texture memory
and is available in an ATX or a full-length NLX form factor. These options are described
in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 PowerStorm 300/AGP Graphics Controller Options
Compaq Option
Part Number Description
328778-B21 PowerStorm 300/AGP graphics module in a full-length ATX
form factor.
328778-B21 PowerStorm 300/AGP graphics module in a full-length NLX
form factor.
PowerStorm 300/AGP Hardware Overview
1–2 PowerStorm 300 Graphics Options Windows NT and Hardware Installation
Table 1-2 provides a matrix of support information for the PowerStorm 300/AGP graphics
option.
Table 1-2 Compaq PowerStorm 300/AGP Support Matrix
System Service Pack O/S Version
Compaq Professional
Workstation AP500 Service Pack3
or later Windows NT 4.0
Compaq Professional
Workstation SP700 Service Pack3
or later Windows NT 4.0
The PowerStorm 300/AGP Graphics Controller option (see Figure 1-1 and Figure 1-2)
contains one standard 15-pin VGA connector on the AGP bulkhead.
The option module contains one 3-pin jumper for enabling or disabling the VGA capability
when more than one VGA graphics module is installed in the same system.
Figure 1-1 PowerStorm 300/AGP Graphics Controller ATX Form
ML014617
12
4
3
➊Standard 15-pin VGA connector ➌VGA enabled (default)
➋VGA enable/disable jumper ➍VGA disabled
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