Ziatech Corporation ZT 6631 Instructions for use

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Hardware User Manual
ZT 6631
ZT 6631
CompactPCI®Super VGA Interface
CompactPCI®Super VGA Interface
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CONTENTS
MANUAL ORGANIZATION.....................................................................................................................5
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................7
FEATURES.................................................................................................................................7
2. GETTING STARTED...........................................................................................................................8
UNPACKING...............................................................................................................................8
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................8
SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS................................................................................................9
ANALOG VIDEO INTERFACE........................................................................................9
FEATURE CONNECTOR...............................................................................................9
HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................10
JUMPERS....................................................................................................................10
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION....................................................................................................10
DOS DRIVERS AND UTILITIES ...................................................................................11
WINDOWS DRIVERS AND UTILITIES .........................................................................11
3. FUNCTIONAL BLOCKS....................................................................................................................12
CPU INTERFACE.....................................................................................................................12
VGA CONTROLLER.................................................................................................................13
VIDEO MEMORY......................................................................................................................13
OUTPUT CONNECTORS .........................................................................................................14
OPTIONAL FEATURE CONNECTOR...........................................................................14
VIDEO OUTPUT CONNECTOR ...................................................................................14
4. SOFTWARE......................................................................................................................................15
VIDEO BIOS.............................................................................................................................15
DRIVER AND UTILITY INSTALLATION....................................................................................15
5. UTILITY SOFTWARE........................................................................................................................16
CLMODE ..................................................................................................................................16
USING CLMODE'S MENU-DRIVEN INTERFACE.........................................................16
CHOOSING THE MONITOR BRAND/MODEL..............................................................17
RETRIEVING THE CURRENT VGA CONTROLLER STATUS......................................19
EXITING THE CLMODE...............................................................................................19
USING CLMODE'S COMMAND LINE OPTIONS ..........................................................20
TSRFONT DRIVER...................................................................................................................22
6. DISPLAY DRIVERS ..........................................................................................................................23
7. AUTODESK - ADI 4.2 DISPLAY DRIVERS.......................................................................................24
AUTODESK - ADI 4.2 FEATURES............................................................................................25
AUTODESK - ADI 4.2 REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................25
AUTODESK - ADI 4.2 INSTALLATION......................................................................................25
TO CONFIGURE AUTOCAD 12 ...................................................................................26
TO CONFIGURE AUTOCAD 11/386.............................................................................26
TURBODLDCLASSIC
CONFIGURATION.....................................................................26
VERIFYING YOUR TURBODLDCLASSIC INSTALLATION.......................................................31
RECONFIGURING TURBODLDCLASSIC.................................................................................31
AUTOCAD RELEASE 12..............................................................................................31
AUTOCAD RELEASE 11..............................................................................................32
CONFIGURING AN AUTOCAD 11 ENVIRONMENT .................................................................32
CONFIGURING AUTOSHADE..................................................................................................33
CONFIGURING 3D STUDIO RELEASE 1.X AND 2.X................................................................34
CONFIGURING 3D STUDIO V3.X.............................................................................................35
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CONFIGURING AVE RENDER.................................................................................................36
AVE RENDER FIRST TIME CONFIGURATION............................................................36
AVE RENDER RECONFIGURATION ...........................................................................37
CHANGING COLORS...............................................................................................................38
TURBODLDCLASSIC COMMANDS..........................................................................................40
MEMORY USAGE AND LISTS..................................................................................................45
HOW MUCH MEMORY? ..............................................................................................45
KEEPING THE DISPLAY LIST SMALL.........................................................................45
READ THE AUTOCAD MANUALS................................................................................46
TIPS AND TRICKS.......................................................................................................46
UPGRADING FROM OLDER PANACEA DLD DRIVERS..............................................46
MANEUVERING THROUGH AUTOCAD ......................................................................46
COMMAND SUMMARY................................................................................................49
8. LOTUS 1-2-3 DISPLAY DRIVERS.....................................................................................................50
LOTUS 1-2-3 V2.X....................................................................................................................50
LOTUS 1-2-3 V3.X....................................................................................................................51
9. MICROSOFT WORD DISPLAY DRIVERS.........................................................................................52
INSTALLING WORD DISPLAY DRIVERS.................................................................................52
10. WORDPERFECT DISPLAY DRIVERS ............................................................................................53
WORDPERFECT 6.0................................................................................................................53
WORDPERFECT 5.1................................................................................................................53
INSTALLING WORDPERFECT 5.1 TEXT DRIVER.......................................................53
INSTALLING WORDPERFECT 5.1 GRAPHICS DRIVER .............................................54
11. WORDSTAR DISPLAY DRIVERS...................................................................................................55
12. MICROSOFT WINDOWS 3.1...........................................................................................................56
WINDOWS 3.1 INSTALLATION................................................................................................56
USING INSTALL...........................................................................................................56
WINMODE................................................................................................................................57
USING WINMODE........................................................................................................58
RECONFIGURING WINDOWS 3.1 ...........................................................................................60
POWER MANAGEMENT SCREEN SAVER..............................................................................61
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS......................................................................................62
USING THE SCREEN SAVER......................................................................................62
THE ENERGY STAR PROGRAM.................................................................................63
VESA VBE/PM .............................................................................................................64
A. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................65
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................65
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................65
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................65
BOARD DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT ..........................................................................65
CONNECTORS............................................................................................................66
B. VIDEO MODES.................................................................................................................................70
STANDARD MODES.................................................................................................................70
EXTENDED MODES.................................................................................................................72
C. AGENCY APPROVALS....................................................................................................................76
CE CERTIFICATION.................................................................................................................76
D. CUSTOMER SUPPORT....................................................................................................................77
TECHNICAL/SALES ASSISTANCE...........................................................................................77
RELIABILITY.............................................................................................................................77
RETURNING FOR SERVICE....................................................................................................77
ZIATECH WARRANTY..............................................................................................................78
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TRADEMARKS.........................................................................................................................78
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MANUAL ORGANIZATION
This manual describes the operation and use of the ZT 6631 CompactPCI®Super VGA
Interface.
Chapter 1, "Introduction," offers an introduction to the ZT 6631 CompactPCI Super
VGA Interface. It includes a product definition and a listing of product features.
Chapter 2, "Getting Started," summarizes the information you need to get your
ZT 6631 operational. This includes system requirements, recommendations, and
hardware/software installation. You should read this chapter in its entirety before you
use the adapter.
Chapter 3, "Functional Blocks," presents a functional block diagram and a detailed
description of each block of the ZT 6631.
Chapter 4, "Software," provides information about the video BIOS and installation
instructions for the drivers and utilities included with the ZT 6631.
Chapter 5, "Utility Software," provides detailed instructions for using the CLMode and
TSRFONT utilities included with the ZT 6631.
Chapter 6, "Display Drivers," introduces the Autodesk - ADI 4.2, Lotus 123 v2.x, Lotus
123 v3.x, Microsoft Word (DOS), WordPerfect 5.1, 6.0, and WordStar display drivers
included with the ZT 6631.
Chapter 7, "AutoDesk - ADI 4.2 Display Drivers," provides detailed instructions for
installing and configuring the Autodesk - ADI 4.2 TurboDLD Classic display list driver
included with the ZT 6631.
Chapter 8, "Lotus 1-2-3 Display Drivers," provides detailed instructions for installing
the separate display drivers for Lotus 1-2-3 versions 2.x and 3.x included with the
ZT 6631.
Chapter 9, "Microsoft Word Display Drivers," provides detailed instructions for
installing the high resolution Microsoft Word 5.0 display driver included with the
ZT 6631.
Chapter 10, "WordPerfect Display Drivers," provides detailed instructions for
installing the WordPerfect 5.0 text driver and the WordPerfect 6.0 graphics driver
included with the ZT 6631.
Chapter 11, "WordStar Display Drivers," provides detailed instructions for installing
the WordStar high resolution text driver included with the ZT 6631.
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Manual Organization
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Chapter 12, "Microsoft Windows 3.1," includes Windows 3.1 driver installation,
reconfiguring Windows 3.1, and Display Power Manager for Windows 3.1, a mechanism
to control the amount of power used by a computer's monitor.
Appendix A, "Specifications," contains the electrical, mechanical, and environmental
specifications for the ZT 6631.
Appendix B, "Video Modes," provides a guide to the modes available with the ZT 6631
to help you choose a monitor compatible with your application.
Appendix C, "Agency Approvals," presents agency approval and certification
information for the ZT 6631 CompactPCI Super VGA Interface.
Appendix D, "Customer Support," offers technical support information and instructions
for returning the ZT 6631 if service is necessary.
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1. INTRODUCTION
The ZT 6631 is a Super VGA PCI interface for the ZT 6500 Single Board Computer with
Pentium®processor. The ZT 6631 utilizes the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
bus to give exceptional video performance. The PCI bus supports 32 bits of data and
runs at speeds up to 33 MHz giving it a theoretical bandwidth of 132 Mbytes/s.
The ZT 6631 is based on a 64 bit GUI VGA controller which incorporates a Bit Block
Transfer (BitBLT) engine and a 24-bit true-color DAC. The ZT 6631 can support display
resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 and color modes with up to 16.8 million colors. The
ZT 6631 can be ordered with up to 4 Mbytes of video DRAM allowing it to support
display resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 x 64K colors.
FEATURES
•IBM VGA compatible
•32-bit, 33 MHz high performance PCI bus interface
•VGA and VESA®compatible BIOS
•Hardware BitBLT for Microsoft Windows™ and other GUIs
•Supports up to 4 Mbytes of video memory - 2 Mbytes standard
•24-bit true-color DAC supports up to 16.8 million colors
•Optional Feature connector
•Multimedia support - overlay, color keying, Genlock
•1280 x 1024 x 64K colors, interlaced
•1024 x 768 x 64K colors, non-interlaced
•800 x 600 x 16M colors, non-interlaced
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2. GETTING STARTED
This chapter summarizes the steps required to get the ZT 6631 running. Read this
chapter in its entirety before you use the board.
UNPACKING
Please check the shipping carton for damage. If the shipping carton and contents are
damaged, notify the carrier and Ziatech for an insurance settlement. Retain the shipping
carton and packing material for inspection by the carrier. Save the anti-static bag for
storing or returning the ZT 6631.
Do not return any product to Ziatech without a Return Material Authorization (RMA)
Number. See Appendix D, "Customer Support", for an explanation of the procedure for
obtaining an RMA number from Ziatech.
Caution: Like all equipment utilizing MOS devices, the ZT 6631 must
be protected from static discharge. Never remove any of the socketed
parts except at a static-free workstation. Use the anti-static bag shipped
with the ZT 6631 to handle the board.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The ZT 6631 Super VGA CompactPCI™ Board is designed to work with the ZT 6500
Single Board Computer with Pentium®processor or other CPUs that adhere to the
CompactPCI specification.
The ZT 6631 requires +5 VDC ± 5% @ 0.840 A maximum and 0.640 A typical. The
ambient temperature must be maintained between 0º and +65º Celsius to avoid
improper operation and possible damage. The relative humidity should be less than
95%, non-condensing.
The I/O and memory map for the ZT 6631 varies according to the video mode. For the
safest operation, allowing all modes to be used, I/O ports 100h through 104h, 46E8h,
and 3B0h through 3DFh, as well as memory addresses A0000h through BFFFFh,
should be reserved. The C0000h through C7FFFh range should also be reserved for
the video BIOS.
If linear addressing is used, the 16 Mbyte range from 41000000h to 41FFFFFFh should
be reserved (1 Gbyte + 16 Mbyte to 1 Gbyte + 32 Mbyte). For proper operation of the
ZT 6631 in a Ziatech DOS system, be sure to use Ziatech Industrial BIOS Version 4.3
or later.
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2. Getting Started
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SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS
Connecting to the analog CRT interface and the optional Feature connector are
discussed in the following topics.
Analog Video Interface
The ZT 6631 must be used with an analog monitor. If your monitor is capable of both
digital and analog modes, be sure it is set to analog.
Ziatech has tested the ZT 6631 video board with the NEC Multi-Sync (VGA compatible)
family of monitors, the Amdek 310A monochrome monitor, the IBM PS/2®monitor, the
Smartron SC-431 VGA monitor, and the Mitsubishi HL7955 high resolution, multiscan,
19-inch VGA monitor. We recommend that you use one of these displays with the
ZT 6631, although any IBM compatible display should work.
Discussion of monitor timing specifications for supporting various display modes is
provided in Appendix B, "Video Modes."
The ZT 6631 can be used in a wide variety of video applications. There are several
considerations, however, that you must take into account when setting up a video
system to ensure the best quality display. Such factors as environment, noise from
surrounding equipment, video mode, distance from video source, and cabling all come
into play.
The analog video signals are comprised of a horizontal and vertical sync and three color
signals (red, green, and blue). The signals are driven by a RAMDAC which is used to
convert the digital video data to analog signals. The RAMDAC's analog outputs have an
impedance of 75 ohms. Ideally, the connecting cable to this output should have an
impedance of 75 ohms. Flat cable, which is often more convenient to use, has an
impedance of approximately 100 ohms.
A flat cable connection does cause some mismatch but does not noticeably degrade the
quality of the video display over medium length runs. Ziatech has successfully run
analog video over 15 feet in graphics mode with standard 28 gauge unshielded flat
cable with no noticeable degradation to the display. The preferred method, however, is
to switch from flat cable to 75 ohm cable and install it as close to the output connector
as possible.
Feature Connector
The ZT 6631 has a Feature connector that can be used for video overlay applications or
to drive flat panel displays that use a Feature connector interface (such as Planar
EL640.480-A). The Feature connector uses a 26-pin, double row, 0.050 inch spaced
connector. The connector is located above the VGA connector.
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