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Page 1: ...PBXGB AA CA PCI Graphics Option Owner s Guide Order Number EK PCIGR OG A01 Digital Equipment Corporation Maynard Massachusetts ...

Page 2: ...quipment or software in accordance with the description Digital Equipment Corporation 1995 All Rights Reserved Printed in U S A The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation DEC Digital Digital Open3D Digital UNIX OpenVMS VAX DOCUMENT and the DIGITAL logo Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks and registered t...

Page 3: ... the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follow...

Page 4: ... present appareil numerique n emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectriques edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada EMI This product complies with the following domestic and international standards Domestic Complies with FCC Part 15 Class B International Complie...

Page 5: ...firming Proper Installation 15 Procedure 15 Troubleshooting 15 Stereo Viewing 16 Description 16 Stereo Cable 16 Stereo Monitor 16 Appendix A Video Timing 17 Appendix B Module Specifications 20 Physical Specifications 20 Environmental Specifications 20 Power Consumption 20 Video Output Characteristics 21 Stereo Output Characteristics 21 Appendix C Cabling Information 22 Cable Information 22 Appendi...

Page 6: ... Versions 3 2 Compatible Software Versions 4 3 PBXGB AA Module Features 5 4 PBXGB CA Module Features 6 5 Switch Settings 8 6 VGA Enable Disable and Alias Jumper Settings 10 7 Video Monitor Timing I 18 8 Video Monitor Timing II 19 9 PBXGB AA CA PCI Graphics Option Module Weight and Dimensions 20 10 PBXGB AA CA PCI Graphics Option Module Environmental Specifications 20 11 Video D Sub Connector Pinou...

Page 7: ... your hardware platform refer to your system documentation The components on the PBXGB AA CA graphics option modules are Energy Star ready Contents The following information is included in this guide Module description Module installation Confirming proper installation Stereoscopic viewing Video timing frequency switch settings Module specifications Cabling information Field replaceable unit FRU o...

Page 8: ...is guide CAUTION Cautions provide information to prevent damage to equipment or software Read these carefully Important Important notations provide information to allow your system to work properly Note Notes contain additional information that you should be aware of 2 ...

Page 9: ...n simulation animation and other graphical information Version Information Table 1 provides information about this version of the PBXGB AA CA graphics option modules Table 1 Module Versions Order Number Planes Memory PBXGB AA 8 2 MB PBXGB CA 24Z 16 MB Each order includes the following items PBXGB xx Option Module PBXGB AA CA PCI Graphics Option Owner s Guide Graphics Support Services Software Vers...

Page 10: ...pport Services Software PBXGB AA V3 2 V3 2c V6 2 V3 51 V3 0 PBXGB CA V3 2 V3 2c V6 2 V3 51 V3 0 Limitations The configuration of a multihead system requires operating system support Refer to your operating system documentation the Graphics Support Services Software Version 3 0 for Microsoft Windows NT Installation and User Guide and the Digital Open3D software release notes for information In a mu...

Page 11: ...res Figure 1 PBXGB AA Graphics Option Module 2 3 4 5 MLO 011732 1 Table 3 PBXGB AA Module Features Reference Number Description VGA enable disable jumper pins Alias jumper pins Rotary video selection frequency switch Stereoscopic cable port 3 5 mm 0 18 in audio jack connector Video cable port 15 pin D sub connector 5 ...

Page 12: ...GB CA Graphics Option Module 5 4 MLO 011734 1 3 2 Table 4 PBXGB CA Module Features Reference Number Description VGA enable disable jumper pins Alias jumper pins Rotary video selection frequency switch Stereoscopic cable port 3 5 mm 0 18 in audio jack connector Video cable port 15 pin D sub connector 6 ...

Page 13: ...hics Support Services Software Version 3 0 for Microsoft Windows NT Installation and User Guide for information on how to set your module to a correct resolution and refresh rate Switch Settings The installed orientation of a module varies from system to system therefore set the rotary frequency switch to the proper setting prior to installation of the module Table 5 lists the PBXGB AA CA graphics...

Page 14: ...119 85 1280x1024 66 2 108 21 1280x1024 60 3 104 02 1152x900 72 4 175 50 1600x12001 65 5 75 02 1024x768 70 6 74 39 1024x768 72 7 69 22 1024x864 60 8 64 99 1024x768 60 9 50 35 800x600 72 A 40 01 800x600 60 B 31 50 640x480 72 C 25 18 640x480 60 D 135 00 1280x1024 75 E 110 00 1280x1024 60 F 202 50 1600x12001 75 1PBXGB CA 16 MB module only 8 ...

Page 15: ...ug the power cord from the wall outlet 2 Remove the system unit cover and unscrew and remove the metal filler plate that may be present for the PCI slot that you have selected Save the screw that secured the metal filler plate you will need this screw later to secure the adapter to the enclosure 3 Set the frequency switch using the video timing values in Table 5 as reference Skip this step on Micr...

Page 16: ...6 Figure 3 and Figure 4 as a guide to setting the jumpers Note the key below the table Table 6 VGA Enable Disable and Alias Jumper Settings Reference Number Number of Modules Alias Jumper VGA1 Jumper 21064 Processor EV4 Single module primary display Off On Second additional modules Off Off 21164 Processor EV5 Single module primary display On On Second additional modules On Off 1The module label re...

Page 17: ...Module Installation Figure 3 VGA Enable Disable Settings 2 MB Module MLO 011733 1 Alias VGA 2 3 4 Figure 4 VGA Enable Disable Settings 16 MB Module MLO 011737 1 Alias VGA 2 3 4 11 ...

Page 18: ... Figure 5 and Figure 6 reference numbers and Step 2 Push the adapter firmly into the socket Insert the screw removed from metal filler plate in an earlier step and secure the module to the enclosure See Figure 5 and Figure 6 reference number Figure 5 shows the 2 MB option module being installed Figure 5 Installation of 2 MB Module MLO 011736 1 2 3 12 ...

Page 19: ...pear from left to right in a multihead configuration the leftmost monitor must be attached to the graphics module in the highest PCI slot the next monitor to the right must be connected to the second highest graphics module and so on 6 Replace and secure the cover to the system unit Attach all external devices and cables that were previously removed 13 ...

Page 20: ... connected with a cable without such a ferrite bead then clamp the snap on ferrite bead provided in your parts kit on the video cable next to the cable connector near the system unit 8 Connect the optional stereoscopic cable to the stereo cable port The stereo cable port is reference number in Figure 1 and Figure 2 9 Connect your video monitor as described in your system documentation 10 Plug the ...

Page 21: ... are on 2 Ensure that the video and optional stereoscopic cables and connections are secure 3 Verify that the video cable is properly secured to the video cable port and video monitor 4 Verify that the module is seated correctly in the PCI slot 5 Verify that the monitor can handle the resolution and refresh rate For Windows NT systems refer to your Graphics Support Services Software Version 3 0 fo...

Page 22: ...rnia 94901 U S A Telephone 415 459 4500 FAX 415 459 3020 Stereo Cable A special 3 meter 10 foot stereo cable is required for the PBXGB AA CA graphics option module The StereoGraphics order number for this cable is DEC 69990 and has the following description DEC EMITTER CABLE MINI STEREO TO BNC MST BNC Stereo Monitor Stereo viewing requires that the video monitor support a special stereo frequency ...

Page 23: ...Appendix A Video Timing Appendix A Video Timing Table 7 and Table 8 describe video timing parameters The top row in each table lists the PBXGB AA CA graphics option module frequency switch settings 17 ...

Page 24: ...17 H Synchronous Time s 1 22 1 34 1 70 1 08 1 185 1 81 1 72 1 85 H Back Porch s 1 77 1 94 1 85 1 69 2 074 1 92 1 72 1 68 H Blanking s 3 24 3 54 3 96 3 38 4 05 3 66 3 70 H Period s 13 03 14 22 15 79 14 46 17 71 17 43 18 50 H Active s 9 79 10 68 11 83 11 08 13 65 13 77 14 80 V Front Porch s 0 04 0 42 0 05 0 09 0 013 0 05 0 02 0 00 V Synchronous Time s 0 04 0 04 0 05 0 14 0 040 0 11 0 10 0 06 V Back ...

Page 25: ...1 00 0 76 0 64 0 591 0 158 H Synchronous Time s 0 99 2 40 3 20 1 27 3 81 0 946 0 948 H Back Porch s 3 08 1 28 2 20 4 06 1 91 1 183 1 659 H Blanking s 4 92 4 80 6 40 6 10 6 36 2 7205 H Period s 20 68 20 80 26 40 26 41 31 77 12 163 H Active s 15 75 16 00 20 00 20 32 25 42 9 4627 V Front Porch s 0 15 0 77 0 03 0 24 0 32 0 001 0 011 V Synchronous Time s 0 19 0 13 0 11 0 08 0 06 0 0487 0 032 V Back Por...

Page 26: ... oz 254 mm 10 in 106 68 mm 4 2 in 144 05 mm 567 in Environmental Specifications The environmental specifications of the modules are listed in Table 10 Table 10 PBXGB AA CA PCI Graphics Option Module Environmental Specifications Temperature range 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Temperature change rate 11 C hr 20 F hr maximum Relative humidity 5 to 95 noncondensing Maximum wet bulb temperature 28 C 82 F ...

Page 27: ...ut 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 No connection 5 Ground 6 Red ground 7 Green ground 8 Blue ground 9 No connection 10 Ground 11 No connection 12 Display Data Channel DDC 13 Horizontal sync 14 Vertical sync 15 No connection Stereo Output Characteristics The stereo viewing port uses a 3 5 mm 0 18 in audio stereo jack connector Table 12 lists the characteristics of the stereo port Table 12 Stereo Output Char...

Page 28: ... Appendix C Cabling Information Cable Information Table 13 lists the cable that you can use with the PBXGB AA CA graphics option modules Table 13 Cable Options Designation Order Number Length BC13L 10 30 34761 03 3 meters 10 feet 22 ...

Page 29: ...n this section is for Digital service representatives FRU Order Numbers See Table 14 to order field replaceable units FRUs for the customer Table 14 Module FRUs FRU Order Number PBXGB AA module 54 23481 01 PBXGB CA module 54 23483 01 Antistatic wriststrap 12 36175 01 Snapon ferrite bead 16 25105 18 23 ...

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Page 31: ...lation limitations 4 software compatibility 4 version 3 O Overview conventions used 1 purpose of document 1 P Problems suggestions for solving 15 S Service information for Digital service representative 23 FRU order numbers 23 Specifications environmental 20 hardware 20 physical 20 power consumption 20 stereo output 21 video output 21 Stereo cable use with graphics option 16 Stereo monitor use wit...

Page 32: ...Switch settings see PBXGB AA CA graphics option module 7 see Table 7 17 see Table 8 17 T Troubleshooting installation problems 15 V Version of modules 3 VGA 2 MB option 11 16 MB option 11 Index 2 ...

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