Compaq PowerStorm 1000 User manual

DIGITALPowerStorm1000Graphics

Subsystem

Owner'sGuide

Part Number: EK-PS5DT-OG. A01

September 1998

Compaq Computer Corporation

Houston, Texas

September 1998

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction

1.1 Product Description...........................................................................................1–1

1.2 Subsystem Configurations................................................................................. 1–3

1.2.1 Entry PowerStorm 1000 .......................................................................... 1–3

1.2.2 Full PowerStorm 1000............................................................................. 1–4

1.2.3 High Resolution PowerStorm 1000.......................................................... 1–4

1.3 Module Descriptions......................................................................................... 1–5

1.3.1 Workstation Interface Board (WIB_P1)................................................... 1–5

1.3.2 Motherboard/Backplane (RMB).............................................................. 1–6

1.3.3 Graphics Interface Module (GIM_RW)...................................................1–8

1.3.4 Vertex Module (VXM)............................................................................ 1–9

1.3.5 Image Rendering Module (IRM) ........................................................... 1–10

1.3.6 Video Memory Module (VMM)............................................................ 1–11

1.3.7 Standard Resolution Module (SRM)...................................................... 1–12

1.3.8 High Resolution Module (HRM)........................................................... 1–13

1.4 Controls and Indicators................................................................................... 1–14

2 Installation

2.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 2–1

2.2 Unpacking the Subsystem................................................................................. 2–2

2.3 Installing the Workstation Interface Board and VGA Module ........................... 2–2

2.4 Connecting the Subsystem to the Workstation................................................... 2–4

2.5 Confirming Proper Installation.......................................................................... 2–5

2.6 Installing Options.............................................................................................. 2–6

2.6.1 Installing Optional Texture Memory Modules......................................... 2–7

2.6.2 Installing Optional Image Rendering Modules......................................... 2–9

2.6.3 Installing Optional Video Memory Module........................................... 2–10

3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Troubleshooting Windows NT.......................................................................... 3–1

3.2 Screen is Usable................................................................................................ 3–2

3.3 Black Screen..................................................................................................... 3–3

3.4 Blue Screen ...................................................................................................... 3–4

3.5 Garbled Screen ................................................................................................. 3–4

3.6 Verify Display Properties.................................................................................. 3–5

3.7 Run Diagnostics................................................................................................ 3–6

3.8 Re-Install Software........................................................................................... 3–6

3.9 Diagnostics....................................................................................................... 3–6

3.10 Troubleshooting DIGITAL UNIX................................................................... 3–6

4 Upgrading the Subsystem

4.1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 4–1

4.2 Upgrading Entry PowerStorm 1000 to Full PowerStorm 1000........................... 4–3

4.3 Upgrading Full PowerStorm 1000 to High Resolution PowerStorm 1000.......... 4–4

5 Removal and Replacement

5.1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 5–1

5.2 Normal System Power Down............................................................................ 5–2

5.3 Front Bezel....................................................................................................... 5–4

5.4 Left Side Panel ................................................................................................. 5–5

5.5 Module Hold-Down Bracket............................................................................. 5–6

5.6 Power Supply Fans ........................................................................................... 5–7

5.7 Power Supply.................................................................................................... 5–8

5.8 Enclosure Fan..................................................................................................5–10

5.9 Graphics Interface Module...............................................................................5–12

5.10 Vertex Module...............................................................................................5–14

5.11 Image Rendering Module...............................................................................5–16

5.12 Video Memory Module..................................................................................5–18

5.13 Standard or High Resolution Module.............................................................5–20

5.14 Motherboard..................................................................................................5–22

5.15 Power Control Module...................................................................................5–24

6 Technical Description

6.1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 6–1

6.2 Subsystem Description...................................................................................... 6–1

6.3 Module Descriptions......................................................................................... 6–4

6.3.1 Workstation Interface Board (WIB_P1) .................................................. 6–4

6.3.2 Motherboard/Backplane (RMB).............................................................. 6–4

6.3.3 Graphics Interface Module (GIM)........................................................... 6–5

6.3.4 Vertex Module (VXM)............................................................................ 6–6

6.3.5 Image Rendering Module (IRM) ............................................................. 6–6

6.3.6 Video Memory Module (VMM).............................................................. 6–8

6.3.6.1 Raster Control (RC) ASIC........................................................... 6–10

6.3.6.2 Frame Buffer............................................................................... 6–10

6.3.6.3 Eight-Bit Overlay Planes............................................................. 6–10

6.3.6.4 Control Planes............................................................................. 6–11

6.3.7 Video Generation.................................................................................. 6–12

6.3.7.1 Window Attribute Mixer (WAM) ASIC....................................... 6–12

6.3.7.2 Video Output Modules................................................................. 6–12

6.3.8 Standard Resolution Module (SRM)...................................................... 6–12

6.3.9 High Resolution Module (HRM)........................................................... 6–13

A Specifications

B Supported Monitors and Resolutions

C Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)

D Event Log Messages

Figures

Figure 1-1 PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem................................................. 1–2

Figure 1-2 Workstation Interface Board.................................................................1–5

Figure 1-3 Motherboard......................................................................................... 1–7

Figure 1-4 Graphics Interface Module.................................................................... 1–8

Figure 1-5 Vertex Module...................................................................................... 1–9

Figure 1-6 Image Rendering Module.................................................................... 1–10

Figure 1-7 Video Memory Module....................................................................... 1–11

Figure 1-8 Standard Resolution Module............................................................... 1–12

Figure 1-9 High Resolution Module..................................................................... 1–13

Figure 1-10 Controls and Indicators..................................................................... 1–14

Figure 2-1 Installing Optional Texture Memory Modules....................................... 2–9

Figure 5-1 Removing the Front Bezel .................................................................... 5–4

Figure 5-2 Removing the Left Side Panel............................................................... 5–5

Figure 5-3 Removing the Module Hold-Down Bracket.......................................... 5–6

Figure 5-4 Removing the Power Supply Fans ........................................................ 5–7

Figure 5-5 Removing the Power Supply................................................................. 5–9

Figure 5-6 Removing the Enclosure Fan...............................................................5–11

Figure 5-7 Removing the Graphics Interface Module............................................5–13

Figure 5-8 Removing the Vertex Module..............................................................5–15

Figure 5-9 Removing an Image Rendering Module...............................................5–17

Figure 5-10 Removing a Video Memory Module..................................................5–19

Figure 5-11 Removing the Standard or High Resolution Module ..........................5–21

Figure 5-12 Removing the Motherboard ...............................................................5–23

Figure 5-13 Removing the Power Control Module................................................5–24

Figure 6-1 PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Block Diagram........................ 6–3

Figure 6-2 Image Rendering Module Block Diagram............................................. 6–7

Figure 6-3 Video Memory Module Interface Diagram ........................................... 6–9

Figure 6-4 Pixel Block Diagram ............................................................................ 6–9

Figure 6-5 Standard Resolution Module Block Diagram.......................................6–13

Figure 6-6 High Resolution Module Block Diagram.............................................6–13

Tables

Table 1-1 PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem Configurations.......................... 1–3

Table 2-1 Texture Memory Options....................................................................... 2–7

Table 4-1 Upgrade Options.................................................................................... 4–1

Table 6-1 Frame Buffer Configurations ................................................................6–10

Table A-1 Electrical Specifications........................................................................A–1

Table A-2 Environmental Specifications................................................................A–2

Table A-3 Physical Specifications .........................................................................A–2

Table B-1 Supported Monitors...............................................................................B–1

Table B-2 Monitor Resolutions and Refresh Rates.................................................B–2

Table B-3 Stereo Mode Monitor Resolutions and Refresh Rates............................B–2

Table C-1 PowerStorm 1000 Graphics Subsystem FRUs........................................C–1

Table D-1 Windows NT Event Log Messages........................................................D–1

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Preface

Introduction

This document provides information for installing, troubleshooting, servicing, and

upgrading the DIGITAL PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem and installing optional

texture memory on the Image Rendering Module.

Audience

This document is for service personnel who are responsible for installing, servicing, and

upgrading the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystems.

Organization

Chapter 1 provides a general description of the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem.

Chapter 2 provides information on unpacking, installing, and confirming proper

installation of the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem. It also provides information on

installing optional Texture Memory Modules, optional Image Rendering Modules, and an

optional Video Memory Module.

Chapter 3 provides troubleshooting information such as power on confidence tests and

diagnostics.

Chapter 4 provides information on upgrading an entry PowerStorm 1000 to a full

PowerStorm 1000 and a full PowerStorm 1000 to a high resolution PowerStorm 1000.

Chapter 5 provides removal and replacement procedures for the field replaceable units

(FRUs) in the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem.

Chapter 6 provides a technical description of the graphics subsystem and the individual

modules.

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Appendix A contains the specifications for the PowerStorm 1000 graphics subsystem.

Appendix B contains listings of supported monitors and resolutions.

Appendix C contains a listing of the field replaceable units and their part numbers.

Appendix D contains a complete listing of the Windows NT event log messages along

with a description of the messages.

Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:

Convention Meaning

Note A note calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of

special importance.

Caution A caution contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment.

Warning A warning contains information essential to the safety of personnel.

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