Micron Technology Xceed MacroColor 30 User manual

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Limited Warranty Information
MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC., WARRANTS
YOUR NEW MICRON XCEED VIDEO CARD TO
BE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AND FREE
FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND
WORKMANSHIP FOR FIVE YEARS FROM THE
DATE OF PURCHASE. THIS WARRANTY ONLY
COVERS DEFECTS ARISING UNDER NORMAL
USE
AND DOES NOT INCLUDE
MALFUNCTIONS OR FAILURES RESULTING
FROM
MISUSE, ABUSE, NEGLECT,
ALTERATION, MODIFICATION, IMPROPER
INSTALLATION,
OR REPAIRS BY ANYONE
OTHER THAN MICRON. REMOVAL
OF THE
VRAMSORANYOTHERCOMPONENTSFROM
THE VIDEO PRODUCT INVALIDATES THIS
WARRANTY. MICRON MAKES NO OTHER
WARRANTIES EXPRESSED
OR IMPLIED.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE
PARTS,
OR A REFUND OF THE PURCHASE
PRICE(ATMICRON'S DISCRETION), ARE THE
ONLY REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO THE
PURCHASER. MICRON MAY, AT ITS OPTION,
REPAIR
OR REPLACE YOUR VIDEO PRODUCT
WITH NEW
OR RECONDITIONED PARTS, AND
ANY REPLACED VIDEO PRODUCTS OR PARTS
BECOME MICRON'S PROPERTY.
MICRON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY RELATED TO THIS
PRODUCT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. IN NO
EVENT SHALL MICRON BE LIABLE FOR
INDIRECT, SPECIAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES SUCH
AS LOSS OF PROFITS OR
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. MICRON MAKES
NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN
RELATION TO THIS PRODUCT.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES
OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES
YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY
FROM STATE
TO STATE.
MICRON'S PRODUCTS ARE NOT
AUTHORIZED FOR USE AS CRITICAL
COMPONENTS IN LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES
OR SYSTEMS
WITHOUT THE EXPRESS
WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE PRESIDENT OF
MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTE:
To obtain service during the warranty
period, or
to obtain service thereafter:
1. Contact Micron by calling [phone] or
[phone] to obtain a returned material
authorization (RMA) number. Make a note of
the RMA
number-you may be asked to
supply it when making inquiries about the
repair status.
2. Return the complete product in its original
packaging. If you do not have the original
packaging, please contact Micron for
instructions on returning your defective
product. Send the product, shipping prepaid,
to:
MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Enhancement Products Division
Attn: RMA Area
8455 Westpark Street
Boise,
ID 83704-8366
3. Enclose proof of purchase documentation
showing
the date of purchase (sales receipt
or invoice).
4. Be sure to write the RMA number on the front
of
the package.

Software Warranty Limitation Information
The software included with this Micron
XCEED VIDEO CARD is protected by
United States Copyright law and
International Treaty provisions. You may
not make copies of this software except
to
create a back-up or archival copy to protect
your investment. Any archival copy which
you make is bound by copyright laws as
well. You may not modify the software in
any way.
By purchasing Micron's video card and
software, you are granted a license to
use
the software on any computer which
contains the video card.
You may transfer ownership of the software
only if you also transfer ownership of the
video card, require the other party to abide
by the terms of this license agreement and
destroy all archival copies of the software
that are not transferred with the card.
YOU MAY NOT USE, COPY, MERGE,
MODIFY, OR TRANSFER THE PROGRAM
OR ANY COPY OR PORTION OF IT
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE.
MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC., SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF
PROFITS, LOSS OF USE,
INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY
KIND RELATED TO THIS SOFTWARE.
MICRON MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN RELATION
TO THIS SOFTWARE.
THE SOFTWARE
IS
PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
The information in this installation guide is
subject to change without notice. Micron
assumes
no responsibility for errors which
may appear
in this installation guide, nor
does Micron make any commitment to
update the information contained
in this
installation guide.
This
manual contains the following
trademarks:
Xceed, MacroColor30, MacroPaint, Virtual
Video, and MonitorXCEED are trademarks
of
Micron Technology, Inc. Apple®,
Macintosh®, Mac®, LaserWriter® and the
Apple logo are registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc.
62-0068 (0390-Rev
A, 16 DEC 91)
©1991 Micron Technology, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.

Radio and Television Interference
Class B Device
NOTE: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a
Class Bdigital device, pursuantto Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used
in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However,
there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur
in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, whicl1 can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
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Using the Proper Video Cable
In order to maintain compliance with the
FCC "Class B Device" rating, the connection
between the Micron Xceed video card and
your monitor should be made with ashielded
video cable using metallic RFI/EMI
connector hoods.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications
made to this Micron Technology, Inc.,
product, without the expressed
permission of Micron, may void
compliance with FCC rules and
regulations as well as void the user's
authority to operate the product with
other devices or equipment.

Table of Contents and Illustrations
Contents Appendix B
Video Card Connector
Chapter 1 Pin Assignments ......................
B-1
Video Card Overview ....................... 1-1
Introduction ................................. 1-1
Before You Install Your New Illustrations
Micron Video Card .................. 1-1
Video Card Features ................... 1-2
1-1 Micron Xceed
Recommended Tools for MacroColor 30 Video Card ...... 1-3
Video Card Installation ............ 1-2
Technical Specifications .............. 1-3
2-1
SE/30 TORX Screw Locations .... 2-1
Chapter 2 2-2 Separating the
SE/30 Case ............................. 2-1
Installing the Video Card ................. 2-1
Protecting Against
Static Electricity ....................... 2-1
2-3 SE/30 Internal Components
and High Voltage Areas .......... 2-2
2-4 SE/30 Processor Direct
Gaining Access to the
SE/30 PDS Expansion Slot ..... 2-1
Slot (PDS) Location ................ 2-3
2-5 Video Card Installation ................ 2-4
Installing the Video Card ............. 2-3
Reassembling Your SE/30 .......... 2-6 2-6 Location of Expansion Port
Bracket on SE/30 Frame ......... 2-5
Installing the Video Card
in the Macintosh llsi ................ 2-6
2-7 Connecting the Video Card
Cable Assembly to the
Chapter 3 Expansion Port Bracket .......... 2-5
Using the Video Card .......................
3-1
3-1 Control Panels Screen ................ 3-2
The siZER Program ....................
3-1
Configuring the 3-2 Selecting the
Monitor Characteristics ........... 3-3
System Software ..................... 3-2
Chapter 4
4-1
Selecting the
Virtual Video C-dev ................. 4-1
Micron Utility Software .................... 4-1
4-2 Virtual Video Features ................. 4-2
The Virtual Video Feature ...........
4-1
Using Virtual Video ...................... 4-3
The "YAH" FKEY ......................... 4-4
MonitorXCEED Gamma
4-3 Choosing the Virtual
Desktop Size ........................... 4-2
4-4 Reselecting Your
Monitor of Choice .................... 4-3
Color-Correction Utility ............ 4-4 4-5 Monitors
Window-
Using MonitorXCEED .................. 4-5 Selecting MonitorXCEED ........ 4-4
4-6 Monitor Selection Window ........... 4-5
Chapter 5 4-7 The MonitorXCEED Window ....... 4-6
Common Problems .......................... 5-1
What to Do .................................. 5-1
4-8 Accessing Saved
Gamma Tables ........................ 4-7
Appendix A
B-1
SE/30 Video Cable
Glossary ........................................... A-1
Connector Bracket .................. B-1
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Chapter 1 Video Card Overview
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Micron's Xceed
MacroColor30 video card foryour Macintosh
SE/30 computer. We believe you have
selected one ofthe highest quality products
available for Apple Macintosh computers.
The Xceed MacroColor
30 card is just one
in a full line of Macintosh products from
Micron Technology,
Inc. Other high quality
products available include:
Xceed Products for the
Apple Macintosh:
• Memory upgrade kits for the Macintosh
llfx computer and the LaserWriter
IINTX printer
• Video cards for the Macintosh II family
of computers
• Cache card for the Macintosh llci
1-1
Before You Install
Your New Micron Video Card
Please take the time to read this installation
guide. Failure to follow the instructions could
result
in improper installation which may
void the warranty
on the video card and
could damage your computer. Any
modification
to the video card may invalidate
its warranty.
Your Video Card Package Should
Contain the Following Items:
• Micron Xceed MacroColor30 Video Card
• Video Card Internal Cable and Bracket
• Video Card Installation Guide (this
document)
• Micron Software Diskette
• Static Wrist Strap
• Warranty Registration Form
If you have trouble installing or using your
Micron video card, contact your video card
dealer
or Micron Technology, Inc., at
[phone] or [phone].
Technical help from Micron is available
weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Mountain time. We recommend you save
your proof of purchase and the original
packaging
in the unlikely event you need to
return the product.

Chapter One
Video Card Features
• Designed for installation in the
Macintosh SE/30-type Processor
Direct Slot (PDS)
• Provides 640 x 480 (standard) and 512
x 384 (Apple 12" color monitor)
resolution
• Provides 1, 2, 4, 8 or 24 bits per pixel,
allowing up to 16.7 million
simultaneous colors
• Includes MonitorXCEED gamma color
correction utility, Virtual Video virtual
desktop expansion utility and
Macro
Paint 8/24-bit color paint
program
• Compatible with most industry
standard 13" and 14" monitors
including Apple's 13" high-res RGB
monitor
• Compatible with Apple's 12" color
monitor
• Automatic external monitor sensing
through software
• Optional adapter available from Micron
to convert the SE/30 internal monitor to
8-bit gray-scale
• Provides the same features for the
Macintosh !lsi with Apple's Processor
Direct Slot (PDS) adapter
• Tested at the factory over a wide range
of environmental conditions to ensure
reliability
1-2
Recommended Tools for
Video Card Installation
1. We suggest you use the static wrist
strap (provided with this product) when
handling the video card during the
installation process. This will guard
against any damage to the video card
components from static electricity. If a
static wrist strap was not included with
this product, contact Micron Technical
Support and one will be provided at no
cost.
2. A special "TORX T-15" access tool is
required to remove the screws that are
deeply recessed
in the SE/30 case.
These tools are available through your
dealer or mail-order company.
3. A small phillips screwdriver is
necessary to attach the video card and
the video cable bracket to the SE/30
internal frame.
A Word of Caution:
Micron Technology, Inc., provides the
instructions
in this installation guide
strictly as a convenience to the
purchaser of this Xceed Video Card.
Micron specifically disclaims any and
all liability or claims which may arise
from use of these instructions and/or
installation of the video card. We
recommend that the video card
installation be performed by a qualified
Apple Computer dealer. Performing
the video card upgrade
on your own
may void your Macintosh computer
warranty.

Technical Specifications
Dimensions
6.25 in x 6.38 in
(15.9 em x 16.2 em)
Power Consumption
+5V: 1.25A (6.25W) Operating
Environment
Operating:
Nonoperating:
Humidity:
Vee:
Connector for
Optional SE/30
Gray-Scale
Adapter
Internal VIdeo
80% Maximum
(Noncondensing)
+5V Nominal
Video Card Overview
Video Specifications
13" & 14" Aople 12"
512 X 384
60Hz
24.5 KHz
16 MHz
Resolution: 640 x 480
Refresh: 67 Hz
Horiz. Scan: 35KHz
Bandwidth: 30.24 MHz
Pixel Depth: 24-bits
Video Memory:
24-bits
2MB
Output Type:
Sync Type:
Bus Width:
Connector:
RGB
TTL Level Sync
32-bits
DB-15
SE/30 Frame
Mounting Holes
Figure 1-1
Micron Xceed MacroColor 30 Video Card
1-3

Chapter 2 Installing the Video Card
Protecting Against
Static Electricity
Caution: Static electricity can damage
the VRAMs and other components on
the video card and on your computer
system board. Do not touch the edge
connector
or any components on the
video card. Before you handle the
video card
or touch the Macintosh
system board, ground yourself by
touching the metal powersupply cover
inside the SE/30. Use a grounding
wrist strap as you install the video
card. Since movement can accumulate
static electricity, limit your movements
during installation.
Recessed Screws
Under Handle
Figure 2·1
SE/30 TORX Screw Locations
2-1
Gaining Access to the SE/30
Expansion (PDS) Slot
Micron's video card plugs into the Processor
Direct Slot (PDS) connector inside your SE/
30. To gain access to the PDS connector,
perform the following steps.
WARNING: Make sure that the power
to all of your computer equipment is
turned offandthatyou wait five minutes
before attempting to open yoursystem.
1. Disconnect the keyboard and any other
cables connected to your system. If the
programmer's switch is
in place on the
lowerleft side oft he computer, carefully
pry it "out" from the bottom and lift it off.
2. Remove the four "TORX" screws from
the back of the SE/30 case (Figure
2-1 ).
The toptwo screws are deeply recessed
in the carrying handle. To remove them,
you will need the ''T-15" access tool or
a similar tool.
Figure 2·2
Separating the SE/30 Case

Chapter Two
Gaining Access to the SE/30
Expansion (PDS) Slot (contd)
Note that the two black screws reside in
the bottom two locations (Figure 2-1 ).
These screws are threaded differently
and must be replaced
in the same holes
during reassembly.
3. After you remove the four screws,
separate the two halves of the case as
shown in Figure 2-2. It may be necessary
to carefully pry the two halves of the
case apart using the round, flat end of
-DANGER-
HIGH VOLTAGE
PDS Expansion Card Connector
(Located
on System Board)
the TORX wrench. To remove the back
of the case, it is easiest to carefully
place the SE/30 on its face and pull the
back of the case up and off.
WARNING: Some of the Macintosh
components contain very high voltages
even when the power has been turned
off for extended periods of time. Keep
your hands away from the areas
labeled HIGH VOLTAGE. When
possible, work with one hand, keeping
the other hand away from the
computer. Figure 2-3 shows the most
dangerous areas inside the Macintosh
SE/30.
FRAGILE
Expansion
Port
Bracket
System
Board
Figure 2-3: (Right Side View)
SE/30 Internal Components and High Voltage Areas
2-2