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
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WARRANTY. MICRON MAKES NO OTHER
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REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE
PARTS,
OR A REFUND OF THE PURCHASE
PRICE(ATMICRON'S DISCRETION), ARE THE
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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
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MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
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To obtain service during the warranty
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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
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Gaining Access to the SE/30
Expansion (PDS) Slot (contd)
4. Once you have removed the back half
of the SE/30 case, carefully remove
and set aside the aluminum Radio
Frequency Interference (RFI) shield
covering the bottom and lower back of
the computer.
Be sure to handle the
shield carefully. If it is misshaped in any
way,
it could be difficult to reinstall.
5. Set the SE/30 back on its base and
locate the PDS expansion card
connector. As you face the right side of
the SE/30, theexpansioncardconnector
is located inside
on the system board
near the front of the computer
as shown
in Figures 2-3 and 2-4. Also note where
the expansion card mounting brackets
are located.
Disk
Drives
Installing the Video Card
Installing the Video Card
Carefully follow the steps on the next few
pages to install your Micron video card.
Caution: Some ofthe hardware inside
the SE/30 is very fragile and could
easily break. As you install the video
card,
be particularly careful not to
"bump" the CRT connector as shown
in Figure 2-3.
1. Insert the connector on the video card
into the
PDS expansion card connector
on the SE/30 system board. As you
install the video card, observe the
following:
• The components
on the video card
should face "in" toward the center of
the computer.
(Back of Computer)
Figure 2-4
SE/30 Processor Direct Slot (PDS) Location
2-3

Chapter Two
Installing the Video Card (contd)
• Offset the Micron video card with the
right and left expansion card mounting
brackets as shown in Figure 2-5. As
you face the right side of the computer,
position the video card so the left
mounting bracket is behind it (toward
the inside of the computer), and the
mounting bracket on the right is in front
(toward you).
• Make sure the video card is gently but
firmly seated in the expansion slot
connector.
Caution: DO NOTFORCE THE CARD
INTO THE CONNECTOR! If the card
seems
difficult to seat in the expansion
slot, remove the card and check to see
if any pins on the connector are bent.
If you see a bent pin, carefully
straighten it with a pairoftweezers (be
careful not to break it off) and try to
install the card again.
Left
2. Install the screws andwashers supplied
by Micron through the video card and
the mounting brackets as shown in
Figure 2-5 and secure them with the
nuts.
3. Place the video card internal cable
bracket and connector through the
expansion port bracket on the SE/30
frame as shown in Figures 2-6 and 2-7.
Secure the video card cable bracket to
the expansion port bracket with the
screws, washers and nuts supplied.
Caution: Be careful not to drop the
washers or screws inside your
computer. If not found and removed,
these parts could cause electrical
shorts and damage your system.
4. Plug the video card cable into the video
card using the lower of the two
connectors (see Figure 1-1 in Chapter 1
for reference). Note that the plug is
"keyed" and can only be inserted one-
way.
Flat Washer
Video Card PDS Connector
Figure 2-5
Video Card Installation
2-4

Computer
Monitor
Figure 2-6
Installing the Video Card
Power
Supply
Location of the Expansion Port Bracket on the SE/30 Frame
Flat Washer
Figure 2-7
Plugs into
Video Card
/
Lock Washer
Expansion
Port
Bracket
(SE/30 Frame)
Connecting the Video Card Cable Assembly
to the SE/30 Expansion Port Bracket
2-5

Chapter Two
Installing the Video Card (contd)
5. Remove the small, rectangular plastic
access cover from the back half of the
SE/30case. Thiswillallowyoutoaccess
the video port when you replace the
case
on the SE/30. To remove the
access cover, use your thumb to press
it firmly from the inside of the SE/30
case until it pops out the back.
Reassembling Your SE/30
When you have successfully installed the
video card, use the following guidelines to
reassemble the SE/30.
1. Place the computer with the screen
facing down
on a flat, smooth surface.
2. Carefully position the aluminum RFI
shield on the bottom of the computer.
3. Carefully slide the back half of the SE/
30 case down over the computer.
4. Replace the fourTORX screws-make
sure to place the two black screws in the
bottom two holes and the two silver
screws in the top two holes.
2-6
5. Set the computer upright and reattach
the keyboard, mouse, power cable and
programmer's switch.
6. Attach the external monitor cable to the
video card port. Connect the monitor to
the power source.
7. Reattach any other peripheral devices.
Installing the Video Card
in the Macintosh llsi
If you are planning to install the Xceed
MacroColor
30 video card in the Macintosh
llsi, you will need to purchase Apple's
Processor Direct Slot (PDS) adapter.
Instructions for installing additional cards in
your computer are found in "Setting Up
Your Macintosh llsi" which is included
in the
documentation packagethat came with your
system.

Chapter 3 Using the Video Card
The siZER Program
If you have installed the MacroColor 30
video card in a Macintosh /lsi, the "siZER"
program included on the Micron software
diskette provides a way to select the
Macintosh 12"RGB monitor as the default
monitor for your system. This procedure
only needs to
be done the first time you set-
up your system.
The MacroColor
30 video card will drive
most standard 13" and 14" monitors
(including Apple's
13" High-Resolution RGB
monitor) and the Macintosh 12" RGB
monitor. The MacroColor
30 will default to a
640 x 480 display (13" or 14" monitor) on
first-time installation.
3-1
If you are using the Macintosh 12" RGB
monitor with your Macintosh !lsi, use the
following procedure to set up your system.
1. Install the MacroColor 30 video card as
outlined in "Setting Up Your Macintosh
!lsi" which is included in the
documentation package that came with
your computer.
2. Connect the Macintosh 12" RGB monitor
to the internal video port on your !lsi
and power-up your system.
3. Install the Micron MacroPaint diskette
and locate the "siZER" folder. Open
it
and double-click on the "siZER"
program.
4. Select the appropriate monitorsize, click
on the "OK" button and shut down your
system when prompted to do
so.
5. Move the monitor cable from the !lsi
internal video connector to the
MacroColor
30 card connector and
power-up your system.
When you have completed the siZER set-
up procedures, continue with this chapter
to
configure your monitor as desired.

Chapter Three
Configuring the
System Software
A to System 6 users: Before you
continue, you should be using Macintosh
System Software version 6.0.5 or a later
version. You must also have 32-bit
OuickDraw installed in your system folder.
If you do not have version 6.0.5 or newer,
obtain a copy from your dealer or user
group and install it at this time.
Be sure to
use the "Installer" program on the "System
Tools" disk, and refer to
the Apple
documentation that came with your system
for additional information.
A note to System 7 users: Micron has
tested the Xceed MacroColor 30 video card
with System 7 and found
it to be fully
functional. Although system configuration
under System 7 will
be slightly different,
v;deo card features and operation are
identical.
To configure your Macintosh SE/30 for color
operation, turn yourcomputer"on" and follow
the steps below.
1. Select "Control Panels" from the "ti"
menu on the Finderdesktop. The screen
will display a window similar to the one
in Figure 3-1 (System ?version). Locate
the "Monitors" icon and select
it. A new
window will appear-allowing you to
setthe characteristics of your
monitor-
as shown in Figure 3-2.
NOTE: The "1" and "2" in Figure 3-2
represent the two monitors connected
to
yoursystem. To identify which monitor is "1"
and which is "2," click on the "Identify"
button. Also, the larger monitor icon
represents the external monitor (higher
resolution), while the smaller monitor icon
represents the SE/30 internal monitor (lower
resolution).
Locate and Select the "Monitors" Icon
from the
Control Panels Window
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3-2

Configuring the
System Software (contd)
2. Click on the larger of the two monitor
icons; the changes you make
in the
following steps will affect that monitor
only.
3. For the external monitor:
• Select the "Colors" option.
• Choose either "4," "16," "256" or
"Millions" for the number of colors
simultaneously displayed.
4c You can select the monitorthatdisplays
the menu bar
on power-up by dragging
the menu bar icon
to monitor "1" or
monitor "2"
as shown in Figure 3-2.
5. You can also select which monitor
displays the startup screen ("Welcome
to Macintosh") by pressing and holding
Select Number -l----.---;;;;::r-t----t:256
of Colors Desired
Using the Video Card
down the "Option" key on your keyboard
while you drag the small "Smiling Mac"
icon to the appropriate monitor (Figure
3-2).
6. You can click on either of the monitor
icons and drag them to a position which
correctly represents
their physical
location with respect
to each other(right
or left, top or bottom). Then, when you
move the mouse, the pointer will move
from monitor
to monitor in a logical
manner.
Close the Monitors window and the Control
Panels window and restart your system
to
put the changes into effect. For additional
information
on configuring your system
software, refer to the "Macintosh System
Software User's Guide" that came with your
computer.
ling Mac"
Figure 3-2
Selecting the Monitor Characteristics
3-3

Chapter 4 Micron Utility Software
A note to System 7 users: The utility
software included with your Xceed
MacroColor 30 video card has been tested
under
System 7 and found to be compatible.
Although some installation/configuration
procedures will differ slightly from System
6.0.x versions, the functions and features of
the utility software will be identical. When
installation procedures are different between
System 6.0.x and System 7, both sets of
instructions will
be given. All graphics used
in this chapter were taken from System 7.
The Virtual Video Feature
Included on the Micron software diskette is
the "Virtual Video" utility. This Control Panel
device allows you
to use available video
memory
on the Micron card to ''virtually"
expand the desktop area. This can be a
valuable feature for CAD applications or
programs using large graphics files, because
it allows you
to access and use a larger
display area than your monitor is capable of
physically providing.
Since the Virtual Video feature can expand
the desktop to
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simply moving the mouse out to the edges
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Virtual Video modes, screen resolutions
and corresponding maximum color modes
supported.
Physical Monitor
Size
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Actual Resolution in Pixels
of the External Monitor
Connected
to Your System
Pull-Down Menu for Selecting
Virtual Desktop
Size
("Physical Monitor" Selection Shown)
Graphic Representation
of "Physical Monitor" Size
(640 x 480 Pixels)
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Virtual Video Features
"Virtual Video 1K x 1 K"
Menu Selection
(1024 x 1024 Pixels)
Graphic Representation of
"Virtual Video 1K x 1 K" Size
(1 024 x 1024 Pixels)
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Using Virtual Video
To install the Virtual Video feature, drag the
icon from the Micron software diskette
to
your System folder ("Control Panels" folder
under System 7) and rebootyourcomputer.
To use the Virtual Video feature, follow the
steps below.
1. Select "Control Panels" from the "ti"
menu on the Finder Desktop. Locate
and select the "Virtual Video" icon as
shown
in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-2 shows
the Virtual Video features available.
2. Choose one of the available desktop
sizes
by selecting it from the pull-down
menu as shown in Figure 4-3. The
default selection is "Physical Monitor
Size."
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of Selected Monitor
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(1024 x 1024 Resolution)
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3. Afterchoosingthe Virtual Video desktop
size, you must rebootyourcomputerfor
the changes
to occur.
Note that after you reboot your computer,
you will have to reselect the "Monitors"
window from the "Control Panels" and
reconfigure your monitor (Figure 4-4). This
is necessary after using Virtual Video
because you have effectively "changed"
to
a different monitor. The selected monitor's
size displayed
in Figure 4-4 represents the
selected Virtual Video size. The setup and
operation procedures for Virtual Video
are
the same for either the Apple 13" High-
Resolution RGB (or compatible) monitor or
the Macintosh 12" RGB monitor.
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