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Subject: OpenVMS VMS72_GRAPHICS-V0100 Alpha V7.2 4D10T Support ECO Summary
From: system PRIVILEGED account (rootnfsserver.support.compaq.com)
Date: Thu Dec 21 2000 - 12:30:27 CST

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TITLE: OpenVMS VMS72_GRAPHICS-V0100 Alpha V7.2 4D10T Support ECO Summary
 
Modification Date: 21-DEC-2000
Modification Type: Added dependent kit information.

NOTE: An OpenVMS saveset or PCSI installation file is stored
       on the Internet in a self-expanding compressed file.
 
       For OpenVMS savesets, the name of the compressed saveset
       file will be kit_name.a-dcx_vaxexe for OpenVMS VAX or
       kit_name.a-dcx_axpexe for OpenVMS Alpha. Once the OpenVMS
       saveset is copied to your system, expand the compressed
       saveset by typing RUN kitname.dcx_vaxexe or kitname.dcx_alpexe.
 
       For PCSI files, once the PCSI file is copied to your system,
       rename the PCSI file to kitname-dcx_axpexe.pcsi, then it can
       be expanded by typing RUN kitname-dcx_axpexe.pcsi. The resultant
       file will be the PCSI installation file which can be used to install
       the ECO.
 
Copyright (c) Compaq Computer Corporation 1999, 2000. All rights reserved.

PRODUCT: OpenVMS Alpha

COMPONENT: SYS$GYCDRIVER.EXE
            SYS$GZDRIVER.EXE
            SYS$IKBDRIVER.EXE
            SYS$INDRIVER.EXE
            DECW$ICBM.EXE
            DECW$SERVER_DDX_GZ.EXE
            DECW$SERVER_DDX_GY.EXE
            DECW$SERVER_DDX_WMB_GY.EXE
            DECW$SERVER_DIX.EXE
            PCSI$MAIN.EXE
            PCSI$SHR.EXE
            PCSI.CLD
            DECW$DEVICE_CONFIG_GY.COM
            DECW$DEVICE_CONFIG_GZ.COM

SOURCE: Compaq Computer Corporation

ECO INFORMATION:

     ECO Kit Name: VMS72_GRAPHICS-V0100
                    DEC-AXPVMS-VMS72_GRAPHICS-V0100--4.PCSI
     ECO Kits Superseded by This ECO Kit: None
     ECO Kit Approximate Size: 9376 Blocks
     Kit Applies To: OpenVMS Alpha Operating System V7.2
     System/Cluster Reboot Necessary: Yes
     Rolling Re-boot Supported: Yes
     Installation Rating: INSTALL_2
                             To be installed on all systems running
                             the listed version(s) of OpenVMS and
                             using the following feature(s):

                             Compaq PowerStorm 4D10T Graphics Option.
                             Compaq PowerStorm 3D30 Graphics Option.
                             Compaq PowerStorm 4D20 Graphics Option.

     Kit Dependencies:

       The following remedial kit(s) must be installed BEFORE
       installation of this kit:

         VMS72_PCSI-V0100

       In order to receive all the corrections listed in this
       kit, the following remedial kits should also be installed:

           DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Alpha V1.2*

      If this kit is being installed on a system that is running Open3D,
      Open3D 4.9A should also be installed AFTER installing this kit. If
      the Open3D 4.9A kit is installed before this kit, you will lose
      some Open 3D funtionality and will need to re-install the Open3D
      4.9A kit after the installation of this kit is complete.

ECO KIT SUMMARY:

An ECO kit exists adding support for the Compaq PowerStorm 4D10T Graphics
Option on OpenVMS Alpha V7.2. This kit addresses the following:

NEW FUNCTIONALITY ADDRESSED IN VMS72_GRAPHICS-V0100 KIT

     o Compaq PowerStorm 4D10T graphics option support

          This kit provides OpenVMS V7.2 support for the Compaq
          PowerStorm 4D10T graphics option. You should install
          this kit after installing the Motif layered product.
          After installation, graphics operation of the 4D10T
          option will automatically start graphics after system
          boot.

          The default graphics settings are 1024x768 70Hz with 8-bit
          pixels.

          Additional resolutions are available, depending on the monitor
          and environment:

          640 x 480 8/24-bit 60, 65, 70, 75, and 85Hz
          800 x 600 8/24-bit 60, 65, 70, 75, and 85Hz
          1024 x 768 8/24-bit 60, 65, 70, 75, and 85Hz
          1152 x 1024 8/24-bit 60, 65, 70, 75, and 85Hz
          1280 x 1024 8/24-bit 60, 65, 70, 75, and 85Hz
          1600 x 1200 8-bit only 60, 65, 70, 75Hz
          1600 x 1280 8-bit only 60, 65, 70Hz
          1920 x 1200 8-bit only 60, 65, 70Hz

          These settings are changed by renaming:

          SYS$MANAGER:DECW$PRIVATE_SERVER_SETUP.TEMPLATE
                        to
          SYS$MANAGER:DECW$PRIVATE_SERVER_SETUP.

          and following the directions in the file (for example):

          $ define/exec/system/nolog decw$server_refresh_rate 75
          $ define/exec/system/nolog decw$server_pixel_depth 24
          $ decw$xsize_in_pixels == 1280
          $ decw$ysize_in_pixels == 1024

          Note that Compaq recommends that the refresh rate be 70Hz or
          above to avoid screen flicker with room lighting. In
          addition, the monitor determines the highest settings. For
          instance, many monitors will not support greater than
          1280 x 1024, or may only support that resolution at lower
          (60Hz) refresh rates.

          For multiple heads, there can be separate values for eacH
          monitor:

          $ define/exec/system/nolog decw$server_refresh_rate 75, 60, 70
          $ define/exec/system/nolog decw$server_pixel_depth 24, 8, 8
          $ decw$xsize_in_pixels == "1280, 640, 1600"
          $ decw$ysize_in_pixels == "1024, 480, 1280"

          The 4D10T has been tested with up to 7 heads. Only 4D10T
          cards should be used together. Combinations with non-4D10T
          cards have not been tested, and may not work.

PROBLEMS ADDRESSED IN VMS72_GRAPHICS-V0100 KIT

     o PowerStorm 4D10T text corruption fix

          If the PowerStorm 4D10T graphics card is used, text is
          corrupted when bringing up a list box in the EVE DECwindows
          interface.

          Image(s) Affected: [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GZ.EXE

     o SPLIPLHIGH crash

          System crash with SPLIPLHIGH in INDRIVER during boot on some
          AlphaServer 1000a systems.

          Image(s) Affected: [SYS$LDR]SYS$INDRIVER.EXE

     o Bell pitch and duration problems

          Bell pitch and duration are not handled by the correct
          sliders, or by xset. The bell volume cannot be set on
          AlphaStations. Previously, setting the volume on an
          AlphaStation would affect the pitch and duration and setting
          the pitch and duration would have no effect. With the change,
          the pitch and duration can be controlled normally and setting
          the volume has no effect.

          Image(s) Affected:
            - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DIX.EXE
            - [SYS$LDR]SYS$INDRIVER.EXE
            - [SYS$LDR]SYS$IKBDRIVER.EXE

     o Screen 0 has no colors

          Screen 0 has no colors in a multi-head PowerStorm 3D30
          installation.

          Image(s) Affected: [SYS$LDR]SYS$INDRIVER.EXE

     o Autorepeat rate is too high

          Autorepeat rate is too high when using the PowerStorm 3D30 and
          4D20 on a DPWS (Digital Personal Workstation).

          Image(s) Affected: [SYS$LDR]SYS$GYCDRIVER.EXE

     o Console and ^F2 mode switching problems.

          Console and ^F2 mode switching problems when using the
          PowerStorm 3D30 and 4D20.

          Image(s) Affected: [SYS$LDR]SYS$GYCDRIVER.EXE

     o PowerStorm 4D20 does not correctly install private colormaps

          The PowerStorm 4D20 does not correctly install private
          colormaps in its 8-plane default mode.

          Image(s) Affected:
            - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GY.EXE
            - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_WMB_GY.EXE

     o DMA on the PowerStorm 3D30/4D20 causes window corruption.

          DMA on the PowerStorm 3D30/4D20 on small memory systems (less
          than 1GB) causes window corruption.

          Image(s) Affected:
            - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GY.EXE
            - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_WMB_GY.EXE

     o Problem rebinding keymaps for Euro currency

          Problem rebinding keymaps for Euro currency.

          Image(s) Affected:
            - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DIX.EXE
            - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GY.EXE
            - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_WMB_GY.EXE
            - [SYSLIB]DECW$ICBM.EXE
            - [SYS$LDR]SYS$INDRIVER.EXE
            - [SYS$LDR]SYS$IKBDRIVER.EXE
            - [SYS$LDR]SYS$GYCDRIVER.EXE
            - [SYS$LDR]SYS$GZDRIVER.EXE
            - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GZ.EXE

     o Turbolaser Galaxies with graphics cards on the EISA bus do
        not boot.

          Turbolaser Galaxies with graphics cards on the EISA bus
          do not boot.

          Image(s) Affected: [SYSLIB]DECW$ICBM.EXE

     o DMA does not work correctly when Open3D has been installed.

          DMA does not work correctly when Open3D has been installed.

          Image(s) Affected: [SYSMGR]DECW$DEVICE_CONFIG_GY.COM

     o ACCVIO when using TGA graphics cards

          An ACCVIO occurs during a Print Screen when using TGA graphics
          cards.

          Image(s) Affected:
            - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GY.EXE
            - [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_WMB_GY.EXE

     o Corruption problem with the PowerStorm 4D10T graphics card

          Corruption problem with the PowerStorm 4D10T graphics card due
          to the card's ability to only handle 10 bits of precision.

          Image(s) Affected: [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GZ.EXE

     o Bold fonts do not work properly

          Bold fonts do not work properly when using the PowerStorm
          4D10T graphics card.

          Image(s) Affected: [SYSLIB]DECW$SERVER_DDX_GZ.EXE

     o Fix PCSI ACCVIO

          When there are multiple patch kits that ship the same image or
          file and the patch kits are installed out of order, POLYCENTER
          Software Installation utility can ACCVIO when trying to
          resolve file conflict.

          Image(s) Affected:
            - [SYSEXE]PCSI$MAIN.EXE
            - [SYSLIB]PCSI$SHR.EXE

INSTALLATION NOTES:

     Install this kit with the PCSI Installation utility by logging into
     the SYSTEM account, and typing the following at the DCL prompt:

     PRODUCT INSTALL VMS72_GRAPHICS /SOURCE=[location of Kit]

     The saveset location may be a tape drive, CD, or a disk directory
     that contains the kit saveset.

     Additional help on installing PCSI kits can be found by typing
     HELP PRODUCT INSTALL at the system prompt.

     The images in this kit will not take effect until the system is
     rebooted.

     If you have other nodes in your VMS cluster, they must also be
     rebooted in order to make use of the new image(s). If it is not
     possible or convenient to reboot the entire cluster at this time, a
     rolling re-boot may be performed.

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