Orchid Kelvin EZ Manual de usuario
Kelvin User's Manual
Kelvin
User’s Manual
for models:
Kelvin EZ
Kelvin 64
ORCHID
Kelvin User's Manual
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Kelvin User's Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 4
About This Manual 5
Important
- Before You Begin 6
SECTION 1 - HARDWARE 9
Installing Kelvin 9
Hardware Installation 9
Fig. 1.1: Kelvin EZ-VLB & Kelvin 64-VLB Diagram 10
Fig. 1.2: Kelvin EZ-PCI & Kelvin 64-PCI Diagram 11
Fig. 1.3: Kelvin 64-ISA Diagram 12
Adding Memory 13
Fig. 1.4: Standard 15-pin D-shell Connector 14
SECTION 2 - SOFTWARE 15
Software Overview 15
Before You Begin 15
Software Installation 16
Fig. 2.1: KINSTALL Main Menu Screen 16
Network Considerations 17
Windows Utilities 17
Kelvin Setup Utility 17
Fig. 2.2: Kelvin 64 Setup Menu 17
Menu Features 18
Refresh Rates 18
Fig. 2.3: Refresh Rates 18
Inquiry Option 19
Fig. 2.4: Inquiry Option 19
Fig. 2.5: Inquiry Option Defined 19
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Center Window Option 20
Fig. 2.6: Center Window Option 20
Screen Saver Option 20
Fig. 2.7: Screen Saver Option 21
Big Picture Feature 21
Virtual Screen 21
Magnification 22
Fig. 2.8: Magnification Option 23
Utility Software 24
Using KSCAN 24
Fig. 2.9: KSCAN Main Menu 24
Selecting Your Monitor Type 25
Fig. 2.10: Monitor Type Setup 25
Advanced Monitor Setup 26
Fig. 2.11: Advanced Monitor Type Setup 26
Video Modes 27
APPENDIX A- TECHNICAL INFORMATION 29
CompuServe 29
Troubleshooting the Kelvin 29
Technical Specifications 33
Additional Features 34
Memory Address Setting 35
VESA Support 35
How to obtain the Memory Upgrade Kit 35
Kelvin Resolutions and Refresh Rates 36
Table A.1: IBM VGA Video Graphics Modes 36
Table A.2: Video Text Modes 36
Table A.3: VESA Video Graphics Modes 37
Table A.4: VESA Video Graphics Modes (cont.) 38
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Introduction
Kelvin™ is a powerful graphics accelerator that
provides high-speed horizontal and vertical accel-
eration in all graphic modes. It uses a non-inter-
leaved DRAM interface with twice the throughput.
The result is top graphic responsiveness.
Two versions of Kelvin are available:Kelvin EZ is the
32-bit version of Kelvin and supports resolutions up
to 1280x1024 and colors up to 16.8 million. Kelvin 64
is the first affordable 64-bit graphics accelerator for
ISA,VL-Bus,PCIandPentiumsystems.Kelvinintro-
duces Green PC Power Management andVESA Dis-
playPowerManagement Signaling(DPMS).Operat-
ing at resolutions up to 1280x1024, the Kelvin's pow-
erful architecture accelerates all your modes, pro-
vides true high resolution graphics and full VESA
compliance.
In addition, Kelvin comes with a comprehensive
range of software enhancements and utility pro-
grams. Orchid's customized Windows drivers in-
corporate "Big Picture," a feature that provides pan
and zoom capabilities. A user-friendly screen utility
is also provided that adjusts the refresh rate and
centers the screen without using conventional
memory.
Thank you for purchasing Kelvin. Care has been
taken to ensure that it will provide you with years of
trouble-freeoperation.Webelieveyouwillbepleased
with your purchase.
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About This Manual
This manual presumes that you are already familiar
withyourIBMPCcompatiblecomputer.WhileKelvin
has been designed to be easy to install, we recom-
mend that you refer to your computer’s reference
manual when terminology or installation steps are
unfamiliar to you.
This manual has been organized to help you set up
and install Kelvin as quickly as possible. Each section
isdivided intoshort, easy-to-followsteps, tohelp you
understand the installation and function of Kelvin.
Section 1: Hardware
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user,
thissectionwillgiveyouimportantinformationonthe
proper installation of Kelvin.
Section 2: Software
Here you will be given the information needed to
installhighresolutiondevicedriverssuchasAutoCAD,
Windows 3.1, Lotus 1-2-3 and WordPerfect. Kelvin
also provides a screen utility that adjusts the refresh
rate and centers the screen.
Appendix A: Technical Information
If you are experiencing installation difficulties or
require troubleshooting information, this section will
give you checkpoints to look at to ensure that your
Kelvin is operating properly. Appendix A also in-
cludes information on the technical specifications
and features.
Appendix B: Green PC
AppendixB provides detailson the GreenPC feature.
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Important! - Before You Begin
This manual contains information for all of the
products listed below. All references to "Kelvin"
will refer to all these products, unless otherwise
noted.
Kelvin EZ-VLB
KelvinEZ-VLBprovides 32-bit graphics processing.
It is VESA Local Bus (VL-Bus 2.0) compliant and
supports 50MHz operations. Kelvin EZ-VLB sup-
ports resolutions up to 1280x1024 and colors up to
16.8 million.
Kelvin EZ-PCI
Kelvin EZ-PCI is the PCI version of Kelvin EZ. It
provides burst mode technology, which is required
for the fastest graphics possible in Windows, OS/2,
UNIX and other GUI environments.
Kelvin 64-VLB
Kelvin 64-VLB provides 64-bit graphics processing.
It is VESA Local Bus (VL-Bus 2.0) compliant and
supports 50MHz operations. Kelvin 64-VLB sup-
ports resolutions up to 1280x1024 and colors up to
16.8 million.
Kelvin 64-PCI
Kelvin 64-PCI is the PCI version of Kelvin 64. It
provides burst mode technology, which is required
for the fastest graphics possible in Windows, OS/2,
UNIX and other GUI environments.
Kelvin 64-ISA
Kelvin 64-ISA is the ISA version of Kelvin 64.
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This manual will familiarize you with the features,
installation and use of your Kelvin. There are several
symbolsandconventionsusedthroughoutthismanual
which will help to draw your attention to a feature or
to focus on important information:
When you see the Magnifying Glass,
it means the text is referring to
something you should take a closer
look at before proceeding further.
When you see the Exclamation Mark,
it gives important information on
avoiding damage to property.
Common Names
DPMS Display Power Management Signaling
ISA Industry Standard Architecture
PC Refers to the family of IBM PC, PC/XT or
PC/AT compatible computers
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect
SVGA Super VGA
VESA Video Electronics Standards Association
VGA Video Graphics Array
VL-Bus VESA Local Bus
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