Boca Superx vga board User manual

SuperX VGA

by BOCATM

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PRODUCT CODES:

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SXVGA1 (1MB)

Installation Guide

SuperX VGA by BOCA

Before You Begin your Installation

The product you have purchased is designed

to be easily installed into most IBM PC or

compatible systems. Many products have

large, easy-to-read legends to allow for the

easy configuring of the product. This

installation manual contains detailed

instructions. Most included software has automatic installation

programs to place the software correctly onto your computer.

However, as all computers are configured differently, you may

be required to perform some basic DOS or Windows tasks. If

you are not familiar with basic DOS commands such as DIR,

CD, or EDIT, you should check your DOS manual, or seek

assistance from you local computer dealer to install the

product.

How to get Technical Assistance

The dealer that you purchased this

product or your computer from is the first

place you should go for technical

assistance. The dealer is usually the most

qualified source of help, and is most

familiar with your system and how this product should be

installed. Many dealers have customer service and technical

support programs, with varying levels of support offered,

depending on your needs and computer knowledge. Please

contact the dealer first whenever a problem occurs.

If your Dealer Can’t Assist you

If you can’t get assistance from your dealer, the manufacturer

provides varying levels of technical assistance as summarized

on the following page.

SuperX VGA by BOCA

The Standard Free Technical

Support number is for quick

answers to specific inquiries on

product features and technical

questions (call 407-241-8088; M-

F, 8 am to 6:30 pm EST). Direct

access to technical support

representatives is provided on a

limited basis. If you require

immediate attention or in-depth help with the installation of the

product, please call our 900-priority support number for service. This

number gives you immediate access to senior-level technicians. The

number is 900-555-4900. You will be charged $2.00 per minute. The

charges will appear on your next phone bill.

Damaged or Missing Items

We use many world-class quality assurance programs to ensure the

product you purchased is of the highest caliber. Sometimes, however, a

component may be missing from the box, or is damaged or corrupt in

some way. If this happens, immediately return the entire package to

your place of purchase so you may exchange it for a new one. Your

dealer should be able to provide you with an exchange far more quickly

than by contacting us directly. If for some reason you are unable to

return the product directly to its place of purchase, refer to the

“Servicing Your Product” and “Warranty” sections in this manual for

instructions.

Boca BBS

407-241-1601

Priority Service

900-555-4900

($2 per minute)

Standard Free

Technical Support

407-241-8088

On-Line Support!

CompuServe: GO BOCA

Internet:

email: [email protected]

on the World-wide WEB:

http://[email protected]

Automated

Fax Retrieval

System

407-995-9456

Technical

Support Fax

407-997-0918

Contents

Section One: Introduction........................................6

Section Two: Compatibility & Requirements ......... 8

2.1 Installation Requirements........................................................ 8

2.2 Monitor Compatibility ............................................................. 8

2.3 System Compatibility ...............................................................9

Section Three: Physical Installation ......................11

Section Four: Preparing Your Monitor................... 14

4.1 Choosing the Attached Monitor Type ................................. 14

4.2 CLMODE.................................................................................. 17

4.3 Previewing the Video Mode.................................................. 17

4.4 Getting Help............................................................................. 18

4.5 Command Line Options ........................................................ 18

Section Five: Display Drivers................................21

5.1 Installing the Display Drivers ............................................... 22

5.2 Microsoft Windows ................................................................ 24

5.3 SETRES Utility......................................................................... 25

Appendix A: Troubleshooting ................................26

Appendix B: Servicing Your Boca Product ........... 30

Appendix C: Technical Specifications.................. 32

FCC Compliance ......................................................35

Glossary....................................................................36

Suggested Reference Works ..................................39

SuperX VGA by BOCA

Section One: Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your SuperX VGA board. The

SuperX VGA is IBM VGA compatible and is designed to work in

all standard AT and compatible computers. This manual explains

how to set up, install, and use the SuperX VGA board.

Information is also provided for installing software drivers

which provide enhanced video display with many popular

applications. Drivers are included on the diskette shipped with

your SuperX VGA, but it is NOT necessary to install these drivers

for normal VGA operation.

NOTE: We recommend running the included CLMODE utility

to achieve optimum performance with the SuperX and your

monitor

. Refer to Section Four: Preparing Your Monitor.

Features:

• Hardware graphics cursor

• Compatible with ISA and EISA bus systems

• 16-bit interface

• Integrated RAMDAC with a 262,144-color palette

• Extensive graphic mode support

• Feature connector for use with multi-media applications

• Supports 132-column text modes.

Your Package Includes:

• the SuperX VGA board

• display drivers on 3.5-inch high-density (1.44MB) diskette.

the SuperX

VGA board

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Section Two: Compatibility & Requirements

Please examine the SuperX VGA board and driver diskette to see

if there is any damage which may have occurred during

shipment. If damage exists or if anything appears to be missing,

please contact the retailer from whom the SuperX VGA was

purchased.

2.1 Installation Requirements

This user manual is designed to answer questions you might

have concerning the installation and use of the SuperX VGA, as

well as provide descriptions of legitimate system configurations.

Please take a little time to read through this manual before

installing your SuperX VGA.

2.2 Monitor Compatibility

The SuperX VGA board is compatible with VGA Color and

monochrome Analog monitors. TTL monochrome monitors with

9-pin connectors are NOT compatible with the SuperX VGA. It is

also compatible with Multiple Frequency Monitors, provided the

proper 15-pin cable adapter is used with the monitor and the

monitor is set to analog.

IMPORTANT: The SuperX VGA uses the same 15-pin (DB15)

cable available from monitor manufacturers to interface with

the IBM PS/2 computers. Using an incorrect cable may result in

damage to the monitor and/or adapter. Contact the monitor

manufacturer for proper cabling and pin-outs if you have

questions.

2.3 System Compatibility

Most clones are compatible with the SuperX VGA. If you are

uncertain, refer to your system’s guide to operation or check with

the dealer or manufacturer of your computer. The SuperX VGA

board is compatible with the IBM Video Graphics Array and

Enhanced Graphics Adapter.

Most compatible systems support the IBM VGA or EGA

standard. If your computer supports the IBM Enhanced Graphics

Adapter, then the SuperX VGA board will work in your system.

Some systems may require a ROM BIOS upgrade to support

VGA display. Consult your computer dealer regarding

availability of such an upgrade for your particular system.

NOTE: Drivers are not necessary for normal VGA operation.

Drivers are included on a 1.44MB 3.5-inch high-density diskette

only. You may download drivers released after the printing of this

manual from our BBS 24 hours a day at (407) 241-1601 (N, 8, 1).

However, if you decide to use the drivers, run the utilities as

described in Section Four.

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Section Three: Physical Installation

Installation of the SuperX VGA board is simple and quick for the

expert and novice alike. The following instructions assume an

AT-style or compatible machine. Obviously, locations and types

of screws as well as type of case cover will vary based on your

particular system. Refer to your computer system documentation

for additional assistance.

1. Turn the power switch to the OFF position.

2. Remove the power cord from the back of the computer.

3. Unplug the keyboard cable found in the lower middle of the

computer’s rear panel.

4. Use a small screwdriver to remove the screws that attach the

computer’s cover to the rear panel.

5. Carefully slide the cover forward—away from the rear panel.

Be careful not to let the cover catch on internal cables to the

disk drive and power supply.

The SuperX VGA board must be installed in any

available 16-bit slot in your system.Adapter card

connector slots normally reside in the rear of the system

board adjacent to the power supply. There are usually

anywhere from five to eight edge connectors, depending

on the model of your system.

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SuperX VGA by BOCA

6. Select any available 16-bit expansion slot and remove the screw

and the metal plate that covers

the external access to the slot

you have selected.

7. Insert the SuperX VGA board in

the slot that you have selected,

so that the edge connector on

the bottom rear of the board

mates with the socket on the

motherboard. Press down

firmly on the board. Secure the

board with the screw which

you just removed.

8. Some older motherboards

require that switches or jumpers be set for VGA (EGA on still

older machines). With newer systems, this is done through the

system CMOS setup. Refer to your system documentation for

instructions on either jumper settings or running CMOS setup.

9. Slide the computer cover back over the chassis taking care not

to let it catch on the disk drive or power cables. Once the cover

is in place, replace all the screws that you removed earlier. Re-

attach all cables and power cords to their original positions.

Attach the appropriate monitor cable to the SuperX VGA.

To monitor

15-pin

Connector

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SuperX VGA by BOCA

Section Four: Preparing Your Monitor

The CLMODE utility allows you to define the type of monitor

attached and preview the video modes supported by your

monitor. CLMODE is installed by running INSTALL from the

driver diskette and choosing “SUPERX VGA UTILITIES”, the

first selection on the menu. After installation, type the command

CLMODE from the subdirectory in which CLMODE was

installed (e.g., C:\CLUTIL\CLMODE). Refer to section 5.1 on

“Installing Display Drivers” for more information.

4.1 Choosing the Attached Monitor Type

Selecting the proper monitor type will allow the Boca SuperX

VGA to display the highest quality output that it is capable of

with the attached monitor. The monitor type determines what

video modes will be available to your system. It will also

determine the vertical refresh rates available to your system.

Generally, the higher the refresh rate, the better the screen will

look.

CLMODE Utility Program

To make a selection, press the underlined letter

MonitorType

VideoModes

Help on Monitor Type

Help onVideo Modes

Help on Keyboard

Help on Mouse

About...

Exit

CL-GD5424

BIOS Version X.X

1024K Video Memory

Preparing Your Monitor

Select Monitor Type to display the Monitor Type Setup window.

The current monitor type and refresh rate will be highlighted

initially. Use the keyboard or the mouse to choose the type of

monitor attached. Press the OK button to set the new monitor

type. Press the CANCEL button to discard any changes. Press

HELP for an explanation of the monitor types and VGA refresh

rates. For example, if you choose monitor type 1, CLMODE will

restrict the maximum non-interlaced resolutions to 640x480 at

60Hz and the maximum interlaced resolutions to 1024x768 at

87hz, only. See sample screen below:

If you choose monitor type 6, CLMODE allows the maximum

non-interlaced resolution to be 1024x768 at 70Hz. See sample

screen which follows:

Monitor Type Setup

MONITOR SELECTION

0VGA

18514 Compatible

2Super VGA

3Extended Super VGA

4Multifrequency

5Extended Multifrequency

6Super Multifrequency

7Extended Super Multifrequency

Advanced

Cancel

Verify OK Help

Horizontal frequency: 35.5 KHz

640x480 @ 60Hz 1024x768 @ 87iHz

SuperX VGA by BOCA

On some systems the monitor type is remembered from one

session to the next. To test this, select a monitor type and exit the

CLMODE program. Turn the computer off for approximately ten

seconds.

After rebooting the computer, run CLMODE and verify whether

or not the monitor you selected is still enabled. If it is, it should

never be necessary to set the monitor type again during normal

operation. If the monitor type was not kept, then it will be

necessary for CLMODE to be added to your AUTOEXEC.BAT.

IMPORTANT: Never choose a selection that your

monitor does not support. See the chart on page 20

for some examples.

Monitor Type Setup

MONITOR SELECTION

0VGA

18514 Compatible

2Super VGA

3Extended Super VGA

4Multifrequency

5Extended Multifrequency

6Super Multifrequency

7Extended Super Multifrequency

Advanced

Verify OK Help

Cancel

Horizontal frequency: 56.0 KHz

640x480 @ 72Hz 1024x768 @ 70Hz

4.2 Using CLMODE’s Menu-driven Interface

From the CLMODE directory, type the following at the DOS

prompt: CLMODE [Enter]

The main window, as shown on page 14 consists of the following

selections: Monitor Type, Video Modes, and Help. Each selection

contains one or more menu items. The underlined letter of a

menu item specifies the hot keys combination for that item. For

example, pressing the [T] key selects the Monitor option. Note

that a mouse driver must first be installed prior to running the

CLMODE utility in order to use the mouse pointer for menu

selection.

4.3 Previewing the Video Mode

Select Video Modes from the main window. The Video Modes

Preview window displays all the modes supported according to

the monitor type selected and the video memory present. Use the

mouse or the keyboard to move the highlighted bar to the video

mode you wish to preview.

To preview the mode, press [ALT] and [P], or position the mouse

cursor on the Preview button, and press the left mouse button.

After CLMODE exits back to DOS, the desired video mode will

be set.

Preparing Your Monitor

SuperX VGA by BOCA

Retrieving the current VGA controller status

The information in the main window displays the VGA controller

type, the BIOS version number, and the amount of video memory

present.

4.4 Getting Help

CLMODE provides Help for the following items: Monitor, Video

Modes, Mouse, Keyboard and About. The Monitor help window

explains the different capabilities of each monitor type. The

Display help window gives a detailed description of the video

modes and the VGA controller status. The Keyboard and Mouse

help windows explain how to use the keyboard and the mouse to

make selections. The About window displays the CLMODE

version number.

Exiting the CLMODE Menu-driven Utility Program

To exit CLMODE at any time, select EXIT or press ALT X.

4.5 Using CLMODE’s Command Line Options

When command line options for CLMODE.EXE are given at the

DOS prompt, the menu-driven windows will not be displayed.

Instead, monitor type, video mode, and refresh rate will be set at

the DOS prompt. The command line options for CLMODE.EXE

are as shown below:

CLMODE [[modenum][+*-]] [m[montype] | t6=x t8=x t1=x t2=x]

[modenum] =mode number (valid values listed in the Video

Modes Preview window, when Video Modes is selected from

the CLMODE main window.

[+*-] + selects 400 lines (default)

* selects 350 lines

- selects 200 lines

[montype]=monitor type (valid values are listed in the table

on page 20); the following are settings for advanced monitor

type:

t6=x(Hz) 640x480 @ (0 = 60, 1 = 72)

t8=x(Hz) 800x600 @ (0 = 56, 1 = 60, 2 = 72)

t1=x(Hz) 1024x768 @ (0 = 87i, 1 = 60, 2 = 70, 3 = 72)

t2=x(Hz) 1280x1024 @ (0 = 87i, 1 = Not available)

For example, to select mode 3 for a SuperX VGA monitor

(montype 2), type the following command at the DOS prompt:

CLMODE 3+ m2[Enter]

To select custom monitor timings with 640x480 at 60Hz and

800x600 at 72Hz refresh type:

CLMODE t6=0 t8=2[Enter]

Typing an invalid option will display the command line help text.

Typing [S] as a command line option will display the current

monitor setting e.g.,

CLMODE S [ENTER]

Following is a table of common monitor types and associated

values that you should use for the [montype] option. Resolutions

with more than one entry per line in the vertical frequency

column signify availability of the high-refresh option.

Preparing Your Monitor

SuperX VGA by BOCA

VALID MONITOR SETTINGS

LOW or HIGH

Valid Monitor Horizontal Vertical Display

Value* Type Frequency Frequency Resolution

0IBM 8512 31.5 640x480

IBM 8513 60

IBM 8503

1IBM 8514 31.5 60 640x480

IBM 8515 35.5 87i 1024x768

2 NEC 2A 31.5 60 640x480

35.1 56 800x600

3NEC II 31.5 60 640x480

35.1 56 800x600

35.5 87

interlaced

1024x768

4 NEC3D 31.5 60 640x480

35.5 87

interlaced

1024x768

37.8 60 800x600

Sony CPD-1304

31.5 72 640x480

NEC 3FGx 48.0 72 800x600

Nanao 9065S 48.0 60 1024x768

6 NEC 4D 31.5 72 640x480

NEC4FG 48.0 72 800x600

Nanao T240i 56.5 70 1024x768

7 NEC 5D 31.5 72 640x480

NEC 5FG/6FG 48.0 72 800x600

Nanao T560i 56.5 70 1024x768

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