HP 7500 I manual Preface, Intended Audience, Document Structure, Notational Conventions

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Preface

This preface contains the following sections:

Intended Audience

Document Structure

Notational Conventions

Reader Comments and Feedback

Related Information

Printing History

Intended Audience

This manual is for managers and operators of HP AlphaServer systems with ATI RADEON 7500 PCI graphics controllers.

Document Structure

This manual has the following chapters.

Chapter 1, Overview, provides a brief overview of the ATI RADEON 7500 PCI graphics controllers.

Chapter 2, Installation, describes the installation of the ATI RADEON 7500 PCI graphics controller

module in a supported HP product.

Chapter 3, OpenVMS I64 - Graphics Software Installation and Customization, provides

information for installing and modifying the software required to support 2D (two-dimensional) and 3D graphics with the ATI RADEON 7500 PCI graphics controllers under the HP OpenVMS I64 operating system.

Chapter 4, HP-UX - Graphics Software Installation and Customization, provides information for installing and modifying the software required to support 2D (two-dimensional) graphics with the ATI RADEON 7500 PCI graphics controllers under the HP-UX operating system.

Notational Conventions

The following notational conventions are used in this publication.

CAUTION: A caution provides information required to avoid losing data or avoid losing system functionality.

NOTE A note highlights useful information such as restrictions, recommendations, or important details about HP product features.

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Contents First Edition ATI Radeon 7500 PCI Graphics Controller Installation GuideLegal Notices Contents Figures Intended Audience PrefaceDocument Structure Notational ConventionsWeb Site for HP Technical Documentation Http//docs.hp.com Reader Comments and Feedback Related InformationPrinting History Introduction OverviewModule Description Option NumbersATI Radeon 7500 PCI Graphics Controller Standard 15-Pin VGA Connector Pinout Connector PinoutsThis Page Intentionally Left Blank Unpacking InstallationInstallation Procedure Installation Supported Video Modes OpenVMS Video Resolutions SupportedDefault Depth 24 Bits Per Pixel Restrictions, Limitations and DefaultsMinimum Console Revision No VGA Console SupportSingle Pixel Depth No Mixed Depth Windows Multiple Colormaps 8 Bits Per PixelVisual Types PCI Bus Performance Under LoadTransformation, Clipping and Lighting Support Multiple Graphics Cards SupportThreads Restriction No Backing Store/Save Under for 3D WindowsATI Radeon 7500 Default Graphics Settings Modifying the Graphics ConfigurationDetermining Current Settings Overriding the Default SettingsServer Startup and Configuration Messages Troubleshooting Criteria TroubleshootingResolution and refresh rate being Verification of Software Installation HP-UX ConfigurationPlease select a boot option Changing the Boot ConsoleATI Radeon 7500 as Default Xserver Device Verification of Hardware InstallationDefault Visual Information ResolutionsRestrictions and Limitations No Accelerated 3D SupportHow to Change the Resolution and Refresh Rate Current Graphics ResolutionDual-screen XF86Config ChangesMultihead Support ATI Radeon 7500 PCI Graphics Controller Installation Guide Messages Problem Description Solution