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Compaq Professional Workstation 5100 Reference Guide
Writer: Erica T Blakeney Project: Compaq Professional Workstation 5100 Reference Guide Comments: 299348-003
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Workstation models that ship with an MVP Workstation graphics controller
include
a four-port splitter cable for connecting multiple monitors and the
Mediator utility which is preinstalled on your workstation or installed
automatically during the SmartStart process. Mediator allows you to use
multiple monitors and control the position of dialog boxes and application
windows. For information on using Mediator, refer to the online installation
guide for the MVP Workstation graphics controller. The online guide is located
on the SmartStart for Workstations CD at X:\DOCS\GRAPHICS\STB.PDF,
where X is your CD-ROM drive designation.
MGA Millennium II Graphics Controller
The MGA Millennium II graphics controller offers the following features:
■
Standard 4 MB of WRAM, upgradable to 8- or 16-MB.
■
Single monitor support, expandable to multiple monitor support by
installing additional controllers
■
Single-buffer and double-buffer (16-Bit and 32-Bit Z Buffer) resolution
modes
Upgrading Memory
To install a memory upgrade module on the MGA Millennium II graphics
controller, refer to the documentation included in the memory upgrade kit.
Installing an Additional Controller
The MGA Millennium II graphics controller installed on your workstation
provides single-monitor support. To upgrade your workstation to a multiple-
monitor system, you must install an additional controller. Additional MGA
Millennium II graphics controllers are available through your local Compaq
distributor. Refer to the documentation included in the option kit for installation
procedures.