Auto Setup for the GXT150M Adapter

If you are using more than one GXT150M Video

Adapter - select the display with the following AIX commands, and then perform steps 5 to end. The x indicates the number of the adapter that displays the test pattern - chdisp -tx and dhdisp -

dx.

If the monitor is in standby mode (STANDBY ON), it

might automatically turn off while you are waiting for it to warm up.

For AIX 3.2 Version 3.2.5.1 and Later

1.Turn on the monitor, then the RS/6000. The screen remains blue until the system is ready.

If the message UNSUPPORTED VIDEO is displayed, or if nothing is displayed check:

that the video interface cable is connected properly.

the correct video adapter card is installed (see page 40)

the correct supported display mode is selected for your PC.

2.When the AIX desktop login screen is displayed, log in as the root user, type ‘lslpp -h > /tmp/ptfcheck’ from the AIX command prompt, and press ENTER.

3.Open the ‘/tmp/ptfcheck’ file with an editor or other tool. In the ‘/tmp/ ptfcheck’ file, decide whether to apply the newest GXT150M PTF, based on the following conditions :

If the file does not include lines a, b, or c (not counting XX) : Do not apply the PTF.

If the file does include lines a, b, or c (not counting XX), but there is also an added line : Do not apply the PTF.

If the file includes lines a, b, or c (not counting XX), and if there is no added line : Apply the PTF.

4.Type ‘rm -f /tmp/ptfcheck’ and press ENTER.

5.Type ‘cd /’ and press ENTER.

6.Type ‘df ’ and press ENTER. Make sure that there is at least 60 KB of free space in the root directory.

7.Insert the diskette labelled “Setup Option Diskette (for GXT150M)” into the diskette drive. Type ‘tar -xvf /dev/rfd0’and press ENTER.

8.Type ‘./colorbar’ and press ENTER.

9.Press ENTER. The color-bar pattern is displayed on the screen. Make sure that the monitor warms up (or more than 15 minutes have passed since you turned on the monitor).

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IBM 9516-BXX manual Auto Setup for the GXT150M Adapter, For AIX 3.2 Version 3.2.5.1 and Later

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