IBM POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Guide

POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter
Installation and Using Guide
SA23-1256-00

First Edition (September 2001)
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in “Safety Information” on page v and
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Note
Before you install this product and use this information, be sure to read the product warranties and
notices information included with the system unit into which you are installing the product.

Contents
Safety Information.......................v
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices.................vii
About This Book .......................ix
ISO 9000 ..........................ix
RelatedPublications......................ix
Trademarks .........................ix
Chapter 1. Overview ......................1
Specific Hardware Characteristics ..................1
POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter ..............1
Display Power Management ....................1
Software Requirements .....................2
Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation ................3
Checking Prerequisites .....................3
Chapter 3. Installing Device Driver Software .............5
AIX Device Driver Software Installation ................5
Chapter 4. Installing the POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter ......7
Installing the Adapter ......................7
Troubleshooting ........................8
Checking Cables ......................8
Verifying AIX Software Installation .................8
Checking Console ......................9
Verifying AIX Hardware Installation ................9
Chapter 5. Display Information ..................11
Changing Resolution and Refresh Rates ...............11
Appendix A. Communications Statements ..............13
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ..........13
European Union (EU) Statement ..................14
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement .........14
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements .........14
Avis de conformitéaux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada . . . 15
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement .......15
VCCI Statement .......................15
Radio Protection for Germany ...................15
Appendix B. Notices .....................17
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Safety Information
DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage
on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the
responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and
grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for
the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system,
ensure that the power cables for those devices are unplugged before the
signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the
existing system before you add a device.
Use one hand, when possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables to
prevent a possible shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical
potentials.
During an electrical storm, do not connect cables for display stations, printers,
telephones, or station protectors for communications lines.
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Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
Attention: Static electricity can damage this device and your system unit. To avoid
damage, keep this device in its anti-static protective bag until you are ready to install it.
To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, follow the precautions listed below:
vLimit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you.
vHandle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
vDo not touch solder joints, pins, or other printed circuitry.
vDo not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device.
vWhile the device is still in its anti-static package, touch it to an unpainted metal part
of the system unit for at least two seconds. (This drains static electricity from the
package and from your body).
vRemove the device from its package and install it directly into your system unit
without setting it down. If it is necessary to set the device down, place it on its
static-protective package. (If your device is an adapter, place it component-side up).
Do not place the device on your system unit cover or on a metal table.
vTake additional care when handling devices during cold weather, as heating reduces
indoor humidity and increases static electricity.
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About This Book
This book provides information about the POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter and
its associated device driver software. Use this book together with your specific system
unit and operating system documentation.
ISO 9000
ISO 9000 registered quality systems were used in the development and manufacturing
of this product.
Related Publications
The following publications contain related information:
vSystem unit documentation for information specific to your hardware configuration
vOperating system documentation for information specific to your software
configuration
vPCI Adapter Placement Reference Guide (for the latest version, you may need to
contact your marketing representative)
Trademarks
The following term is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the
United States, other countries, or both:
vAIX
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of
others.
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Chapter 1. Overview
The POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter is a high-performance, 2-D, PCI graphics
adapter that accelerates and enhances your system unit video. POWER GXT135P
Graphics PCI Adapter has no hardware switches to set. Mode selection is made
through the software. Connection to the video monitor is made through a high-density
15-pin D-shell connector.
Important: Retain your proof of purchase for warranty service.
Specific Hardware Characteristics
POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter
v16 MB SDRAM
v32-bit Universal PCI bus interface
v8-bit or 24-bit color support
vOne or two monitors (identical image) supported at resolutions:
–640 x 480 at 60 Hz
–1024 x 768 at 60 - 85 Hz
–1280 x 1024 at 60 - 85 Hz
vOne monitor supported at resolutions:
–1600 x 1200 at 75 - 85 Hz
–2048 x 1536 at 60 - 75 Hz
Display Power Management
The POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter supports Video Electronics Standards
Association (VESA), Display Power Management Signalling (DPMS).
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Software Requirements
The POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter is supported on AIX 4.3 with service
package 4330-10, or AIX 5.1 with service package 5110-01. If support is required on
another AIX release, ensure that this adapter is supported on that release prior to
installation. Contact your support representative for assistance.
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Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation
This chapter helps you prepare to install the POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter.
Note: If the AIX operating system is not installed on your system unit, install your
graphics adapter before you install the operating system. (See “Chapter 4.
Installing the POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter”on page 7.) When you
install AIX, your device driver software is automatically installed.
If AIX is operating on your system, install your device driver software before you
install your graphics adapter. (See “Chapter 3. Installing Device Driver Software”
on page 5.)
Checking Prerequisites
To install the POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter, make sure you have the
following on hand:
vThe adapter
vThe operating system documentation
vThe system unit installation documentation
vPCI Adapter Placement Reference Guide
vA flat-blade screwdriver or a 5 mm nut driver
vMedia containing the device driver software
vKeyboard and mouse
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Chapter 3. Installing Device Driver Software
The instructions in this chapter pertain to the AIX operating system. If you have another
operating system installed, refer to your operating system documentation for information
about installing the device software and configuring your system.
AIX Device Driver Software Installation
To install the device software on an AIX system, do the following:
1. Be sure you have read “Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation”on page 3 to
determine:
vIf you should install your device driver software first, go to step 2 and continue
with this section.
vIf you should install your hardware first, go to “Chapter 4. Installing the POWER
GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter”on page 7. When you install AIX, your device
driver automatically installs.
2. Turn on the power to your system unit.
3. At the system prompt, log in as root user.
4. Insert the device software media (diskette or CD-ROM) into the appropriate media
device.
5. To start SMIT, type:
smitty devinst
Press Enter.
6. The Install Additional Device Software window highlights the INPUT
device/directory for software option.
7. Select or type the input device:
vPress F4 to display the input device list. Select the name of the device
(example: CD-ROM) that you are using and press Enter.
OR
vIn the Entry Field, type the name of the input device you are using, and press
Enter.
8. The Install Additional Device Software window highlights the Software to Install
option.
9. Press F4 to display a list of the device software that you can install.
10. To display the Find window, type:
/
11. Type:
devices.pci.14103302
Press Enter. The system finds and highlights this device software.
12. Press F7 to select the device software, and press Enter.
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13. The INSTALL ADDITIONAL DEVICE SOFTWARE window displays. Entry data
fields are automatically updated. Press Enter to accept the data.
14. The ARE YOU SURE window displays. Press Enter to accept the data.
15. The COMMAND STATUS window displays.
vThe term RUNNING is highlighted to indicate that the install and configure
command is in progress.
vWhen RUNNING changes to O , scroll down to the bottom of the page and locate
the Installation Summary.
vAfter a successful installation, SUCCESS appears in the Result column of the
summary at the bottom of the page.
16. Remove the installation media from the drive.
17. Press F10 to exit SMIT.
18. Go to “Chapter 4. Installing the POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter”on
page 7.
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Chapter 4. Installing the POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter
This chapter explains how to install the POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter.
Before you begin, be sure you have read “Handling Static-Sensitive Devices”on
page vii.
Attention: Do not remove the POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter from its
anti-static package at this time.
Installing the Adapter
To install the adapter, do the following:
1. Be sure you have read “Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation”on page 3 to
determine:.
vIf you should install your Graphics PCI Adapter hardware first, go to step 4 and
continue with this section.
vIf you should install your device driver software first, go back to “Chapter 3.
Installing Device Driver Software”on page 5. Return here to install your
hardware.
2. Refer to the PCI Adapter Placement Reference Guide to identify supported
installation slots for your POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter. Return here to
complete the process.
Attention: Failure to install your POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter into the
correct slot can cause your adapter or system unit to function incorrectly.
3. Connect your keyboard and mouse to the system unit.
4. Some systems support the hot-plugging of adapters. To determine whether your
system supports hot-plugging, refer to the installation documentation that was
provided with your system. Follow the instructions in your system’s installation guide
to install the POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter.
Note: If your system does support hot-plugging, and you receive a failure message
when you attempt to install the adapter, shut down and restart the system.
The system will then recognize the adapter.
5. After the basic installation is complete, connect your monitor cable to one of the two
connectors on the Graphics PCI Adapter. If desired, attach a second monitor cable
to the remaining connector on the graphics adapter. Ensure your monitor is plugged
into a power source.
Attention: Do not attach a second monitor to the POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI
Adapter if you will be using resolutions higher than 1280 x 1024.
6. Turn on both your system unit and your display if they were shut down previously.
Follow all instructions on the window.
7. A select display (console) icon displays on your window. Press the number key (for
example, 1 or 2) on your keyboard of the monitor that you want to be your default
display.
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Troubleshooting
You can often resolve initial installation problems by following a few basic
troubleshooting steps in the following sequence:
1. Checking Cables
2. Checking Installed Software (lslpp)
3. Checking Console (possibly redirect)
4. Checking Installed Hardware (lsdev)
Checking Cables
1. Ensure your cables are connected to the correct adapter.
vIf you have more than one display adapter, be sure that each adapter is
connected to a display.
vVerify the cable connection to your video monitor is made through either a
high-density 15-pin D-shell connector or a 24-pin DVI connector. (For detailed
connector information, go to Adapters, Devices, and Cable Information for
Multiple Bus Systems.)
2. If no login prompt appears, restart your system unit.
3. If the login prompt still does not appear, reset your system to its original
configuration and continue with the Troubleshooting verifications.
Verifying AIX Software Installation
1. Verify that the device driver for the POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter is
installed as follows:
vLog in as root user.
vType the following:
lslpp -l all | grep GXT135P
Press Enter.
2. If the POWER GXT135P device driver is installed, the following is an example of
the data that displays if you are running AIX Version 4.3 or AIX Version 5.1:
devices.pci.14103302.X11 4.3.3.0 COMMITTED AIXwindows GXT135P Graphics
devices.pci.14103302.diag 4.3.3.0 COMMITTED GXT135P Graphics Adapter
devices.pci.14103302.rte 4.3.3.0 COMMITTED GXT135P Graphics Adapter
or
devices.pci.14103302.X11 5.1.0.0 COMMITTED AIXwindows GXT135P Graphics
devices.pci.14103302.diag 5.1.0.0 COMMITTED GXT135P Graphics Adapter
devices.pci.14103302.rte 5.1.0.0 COMMITTED GXT135P Graphics Adapter
3. If the POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter device driver did not install, return
to “Chapter 3. Installing Device Driver Software”on page 5. For AIX 4.3 or AIX 5.1,
use the Additional Device Driver Software CD included with your adapter.
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Checking Console
1. If you continue to experience problems, it may be necessary to redirect the device
console to the new adapter using the chdisp command. Refer to your operating
system documentation for instructions.
2. If you have checked your cables, tried the chdisp command and continue to
experience problems, run diagnostics. Refer to your operating system
documentation for instructions.
Verifying AIX Hardware Installation
1. To verify that your system unit recognized the POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI
Adapter, type the following:
lsdev -Cs pci
Press Enter.
2. If the POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter did install, the following is an
example of the data that displays on your screen if you are installing the POWER
GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter:
Lai0 Available 04-02 GXT135P Graphics Adapter
3. If the message on your screen indicates that your adapter is Defined instead of
Available, shut down your machine. Check the POWER GXT135P adapter to
ensure it is installed correctly.
4. If the POWER GXT135P adapter did not install, return to “Chapter 4. Installing the
POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter”on page 7.
If you continue to experience problems, it may be necessary to call your system support
organization. Refer to your operating system documentation for instructions.
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