Compaq Presario 300 - Notebook PC User manual

CompaqPowerStorm300/350
GraphicsControllers
InstallationGuide
EK−CPSGC−IG. B01 / 134692-002
July 1999
This guide describes the installation of the Compaq PowerStorm 300 AGP and 300/350
PCI graphics controllers in Compaq Professional Workstations.
Compaq Computer Corporation
Houston, Texas

July 1999
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Table of Contents
PowerStorm 300 AGP Graphics Controller Overview...........................1–1
1.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................1–1
1.2 Description .......................................................................................................................1–1
1.3 Connector Pinout ..............................................................................................................1–4
1.4 Specifications....................................................................................................................1–5
2 PowerStorm 300 PCI Graphics Controller Overview...........................2–1
2.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................2–1
2.2 Description .......................................................................................................................2–1
2.3 Connector Pinout ..............................................................................................................2–3
2.4 Specifications....................................................................................................................2–4
3 PowerStorm 350 PCI Graphics Controller Overview...........................3–1
3.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................3–1
3.2 Description .......................................................................................................................3–1
3.3 Connector Pinouts.............................................................................................................3–3
3.4 Specifications....................................................................................................................3–5
4 Installation (Windows NT).....................................................................4–1
4.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................4–1
4.1.1 Unpacking...............................................................................................................4–1
4.2 Hardware Installation........................................................................................................4–2
4.2.1 Changing the Bulkhead Bracket, PowerStorm 300 AGP Only .................................4–2
4.2.2 Installation of the Graphics Controller..................................................................... 4–3
4.3 Software Installation.........................................................................................................4–4

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4.3.1 Microsoft Windows NT Software Installation .........................................................4–4
4.3.2 PowerStorm 300/350 Software Components............................................................ 4–4
4.3.3 Before You Begin ................................................................................................... 4–5
4.3.4 New Installation or Upgrade of Windows NT.......................................................... 4–5
4.3.5 Installing/Upgrading PowerStorm Software Display Drivers................................... 4–6
4.3.6 OpenGL Acceleration ............................................................................................. 4–7
4.3.7 Stereo Capability (PowerStorm 350 PCI Only)........................................................ 4–8
5 Operation (Windows NT)........................................................................5–1
5.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 5–1
5.2 After Installation............................................................................................................... 5–1
5.2.1 Changing the Screen Resolution and Refresh Rate.................................................. 5–1
5.2.2 Managing Buffer Swap ........................................................................................... 5–3
5.2.2.1 Using the Display Applet............................................................................... 5–4
5.2.3 Identifying the Display Driver Version.................................................................... 5–4
5.3 Using OpenGL.................................................................................................................. 5–5
5.3.1 Using OpenGL Applications ................................................................................... 5–5
5.3.2 Developing OpenGL Applications on Intel Platforms.............................................. 5–5
5.3.2.1 Pixel Format Support..................................................................................... 5–6
5.3.2.2 Performance Considerations.......................................................................... 5–8
5.3.2.2.1 Texture Mapping............................................................................... 5–8
5.3.2.2.2 Overlay Planes.................................................................................. 5–9
5.3.2.2.3 Stencil Planes.................................................................................... 5–9
5.3.2.2.4 SoftImage Customizations................................................................. 5–9
5.3.3 Developing OpenGL Applications on Alpha Platforms ........................................... 5–9
5.3.3.1 Pixel Format Support..................................................................................... 5–9
5.3.3.2 Performance Considerations........................................................................ 5–16
5.3.3.2.1 Texture Mapping............................................................................. 5–16
5.3.3.2.2 Alpha Buffers.................................................................................. 5–16
5.3.3.2.3 Overlay Planes................................................................................ 5–17
5.3.3.2.4 Stencil Planes.................................................................................. 5–17
5.3.3.2.5 SoftImage Customizations............................................................... 5–17
Installation (Compaq Tru64 UNIX)...........................................................6–1
6.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 6–1
6.1.1 Unpacking............................................................................................................... 6–1
6.2 Hardware Installation........................................................................................................ 6–2
6.2.1 Installation of the Graphics Controller..................................................................... 6–2
6.3 Software Installation......................................................................................................... 6–3
6.3.1 Installation Preparation and Information ................................................................. 6–3
6.3.1.1 Required License........................................................................................... 6–3

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6.3.1.2 Prerequisite Software.....................................................................................6–3
6.3.1.3 Alternate Console..........................................................................................6–4
6.3.1.4 Booting Compaq Tru64 UNIX.......................................................................6–4
6.3.2 Installing PowerStorm Display Drivers....................................................................6–4
6.3.2.1 Copying the Kit from CD-ROM ....................................................................6–4
6.3.2.2 Unpacking the Kit .........................................................................................6–5
6.3.2.3 Installing the Kit............................................................................................6–5
6.4 Configuration Recommendations......................................................................................6–8
6.4.1 Tuning Techniques..................................................................................................6–8
Operation (Compaq Tru64 UNIX)............................................................7–1
7.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................7–1
7.2 After Installation...............................................................................................................7–1
7.2.1 Changing the Screen Resolution and Refresh Rate ..................................................7–1
7.2.2 Synchronizing Buffer Swaps ...................................................................................7–2
7.2.3 Default OpenGL Texel Size....................................................................................7–3
7.2.4 Identifying the Driver Version................................................................................. 7–4
7.3 Using OpenGL..................................................................................................................7–5
7.3.1 Using OpenGL Applications....................................................................................7–5
7.3.1.1 OpenGL Visual Support ................................................................................7–5
7.3.1.2 Indirect Contexts, GLXPixmaps, and the Software Renderer.........................7–6
7.3.2 Developing OpenGL Applications on Tru64 UNIX................................................. 7–7
7.3.2.1 Performance and Functionality Considerations.............................................. 7–9
7.3.2.1.1 Texture Mapping...............................................................................7–9
7.3.2.1.2 Alpha Buffers.................................................................................. 7–10
7.3.2.1.3 Stencil Planes.................................................................................. 7–11
Figures
Figure 1-1 PowerStorm 300 AGP Graphics Controller (ATX)................................................ 1–2
Figure 1-2 PowerStorm 300 AGP Graphics Controller (NLX)................................................ 1–3
Figure 1-3 VGA Connector Pinouts .......................................................................................1–4
Figure 2-1 PowerStorm 300 PCI Graphics Controller............................................................. 2–2
Figure 2-2 VGA Connector Pinouts .......................................................................................2–3
Figure 3-1 PowerStorm 350 PCI Graphics Controller............................................................. 3–2
Figure 3-2 VGA Connector Pinouts .......................................................................................3–3
Figure 3-3 Stereo Connector Pinouts.....................................................................................3–4
Tables
Table 1-1 PowerStorm 300 AGP Graphics Controller Part Number........................................1–1
Table 1-2 Compaq PowerStorm 300 AGP Software Support..................................................1–2