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Installation and Using Guide

Summary of Contents for POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI

Page 1: ...POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter Installation and Using Guide SA23 1256 00 ...

Page 2: ...lly use this commercial internet address aix6kpub austin ibm com Any information that you supply may be used without incurring any obligation to you International Business Machines Corporation 2001 All rights reserved Note to U S Government Users Documentation related to restricted rights Use duplication or disclosure is subject to the restrictions set forth in the GSA ADP Schedule Contract with I...

Page 3: ...dapter 7 Installing the Adapter 7 Troubleshooting 8 Checking Cables 8 Verifying AIX Software Installation 8 Checking Console 9 Verifying AIX Hardware Installation 9 Chapter 5 Display Information 11 Changing Resolution and Refresh Rates 11 Appendix A Communications Statements 13 Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement 13 European Union EU Statement 14 International Electrotechnical Commissi...

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Page 5: ...it and all attached devices are unplugged When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for those devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Use one hand when possible to connect or disconnect signal cables to prevent a possible shock from t...

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Page 7: ...e the device where others can handle and possibly damage the device v While the device is still in its anti static package touch it to an unpainted metal part of the system unit for at least two seconds This drains static electricity from the package and from your body v Remove the device from its package and install it directly into your system unit without setting it down If it is necessary to s...

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Page 9: ...ng publications contain related information v System unit documentation for information specific to your hardware configuration v Operating system documentation for information specific to your software configuration v PCI Adapter Placement Reference Guide for the latest version you may need to contact your marketing representative Trademarks The following term is a trademark of International Busi...

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Page 11: ...n your proof of purchase for warranty service Specific Hardware Characteristics POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter v 16 MB SDRAM v 32 bit Universal PCI bus interface v 8 bit or 24 bit color support v One or two monitors identical image supported at resolutions 640 x 480 at 60 Hz 1024 x 768 at 60 85 Hz 1280 x 1024 at 60 85 Hz v One monitor supported at resolutions 1600 x 1200 at 75 85 Hz 2048 x 153...

Page 12: ...IX 4 3 with service package 4330 10 or AIX 5 1 with service package 5110 01 If support is required on another AIX release ensure that this adapter is supported on that release prior to installation Contact your support representative for assistance 2 Installation and Using Guide ...

Page 13: ... software is automatically installed If AIX is operating on your system install your device driver software before you install your graphics adapter See Chapter 3 Installing Device Driver Software on page 5 Checking Prerequisites To install the POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter make sure you have the following on hand v The adapter v The operating system documentation v The system unit installati...

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Page 15: ...omatically installs 2 Turn on the power to your system unit 3 At the system prompt log in as root user 4 Insert the device software media diskette or CD ROM into the appropriate media device 5 To start SMIT type smitty devinst Press Enter 6 The Install Additional Device Software window highlights the INPUT device directory for software option 7 Select or type the input device v Press F4 to display...

Page 16: ...hted to indicate that the install and configure command is in progress v When RUNNING changes to OK scroll down to the bottom of the page and locate the Installation Summary v After a successful installation SUCCESS appears in the Result column of the summary at the bottom of the page 16 Remove the installation media from the drive 17 Press F10 to exit SMIT 18 Go to Chapter 4 Installing the POWER ...

Page 17: ...n incorrectly 3 Connect your keyboard and mouse to the system unit 4 Some systems support the hot plugging of adapters To determine whether your system supports hot plugging refer to the installation documentation that was provided with your system Follow the instructions in your system s installation guide to install the POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter Note If your system does support hot plug...

Page 18: ...verifications Verifying AIX Software Installation 1 Verify that the device driver for the POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter is installed as follows v Log in as root user v Type the following lslpp l all grep GXT135P Press Enter 2 If the POWER GXT135P device driver is installed the following is an example of the data that displays if you are running AIX Version 4 3 or AIX Version 5 1 devices pci 1...

Page 19: ...he POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter did install the following is an example of the data that displays on your screen if you are installing the POWER GXT135P Graphics PCI Adapter Lai0 Available 04 02 GXT135P Graphics Adapter 3 If the message on your screen indicates that your adapter is Defined instead of Available shut down your machine Check the POWER GXT135P adapter to ensure it is installed c...

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Page 21: ...e system and cannot be overridden As a result if POWER GXT135P detects a Data Display Channel DDC monitor default is the only SMIT screen option Pressing F4 here results in an information message stating the popup is not available for this entry field In this case press F3 to return to the Graphics Display screen and continue with step 12 below 10 In Select the Display Type screen notice the Selec...

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Page 23: ... user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures v Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna v Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver v Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected v Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help Properly shielded and gro...

Page 24: ...ction against interference with licensed communication devices International Electrotechnical Commission IEC Statement This product has been designed and built to comply with IEC Standard 950 United Kingdom Telecommunications Safety Requirements This equipment is manufactured to the International Safety Standard EN60950 and as such is approved in the UK under the General Approval Number NS G 1234 ...

Page 25: ...t and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment VCCI This product is aimed to be used in a domestic environment When used near a radio or TV receiver it may becaome the cause of radio interference Read the instructions for correct handling Radio Protection for Germany Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt in Übereinstimmung mit dem de...

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