IBM Power GXT800P User manual

POWER GXT800P Graphics Adapter
Installation and User's Guide

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Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Handling Static Sensitive Devices .......................... vii
Electrostatic Discharge Protection ........................... vii
About This Book .................................... ix
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
ISO 9000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Chapter 1. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
The POWER GXT800P with Base Memory and Texture Supports ........ 1-3
Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Chapter 2. Preparing for Installation ........................ 2-1
Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Chapter 3. Installing Device Driver Software ................... 3-1
Device Driver Software Installation ........................... 3-1
Chapter 4. Installing Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Installing the Adapter .................................. 4-1
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Chapter 5. Display Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Display Power Management ............................. 5-1
Change Resolution and Refresh Rates ....................... 5-1
Chapter 6. Software Application Considerations ................ 6-1
Starting the Server in Overlay and Color Planes ................... 6-1
API Required Parameters ................................ 6-1
Chapter 7. Stereo-Ready System Unit, Sync and Power Supplied ...... 7-1
Chapter 8. Communications Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement .............. 8-1
European Union (EU) Statement ............................ 8-2
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Statement ............ 8-2
United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements ............ 8-2
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada . 8-3
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement ........ 8-3
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VCCI Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Radio Protection for Germany ............................. 8-4
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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 communication 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 static protective bag until you are ready to install it.
To reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge, follow the precautions listed
below.
Electrostatic Discharge Protection
To prevent electrostatic discharge:
Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
you.
Handle the device carefully, holding it by its edges or its frame.
Do not touch solder joints, pins, or exposed printed circuitry.
Do not leave the device where others can handle and possibly damage the
device.
While 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.)
Remove 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.
Take additional care when handling devices during cold weather as heating
reduces indoor humidity and increases static electricity.
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About This Book
Use this book with your system unit documentation to install the POWER GXT800P
graphics adapter and its associated device driver software.
Related Publications
This book refers to the documentation that came with your system unit and with your
operating system. Additional references are made to adapter (slot) placement
documentation.
ISO 9000
ISO 9000 registered quality systems were used in the development and
manufacturing of this product.
Trademarks
CATIA is a registered trademark of Dassault Systems.
CrystalEyes is a registered trademark of StereoGraphics Corporation.
graPHIGS is a trademark of International Business Machines.
GL is a trademark of Silicon Graphics, Incorporated.
OpenGL is a trademark of Silicon Graphics, Incorporated.
PEX is a trademark of Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
PowerPC is trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
POWER GXT800P is a registered trademark of International Business Machines.
X Window System is a trademark of Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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