OS/2 DEVICE DRIVER FOR THE WEITEK POWER 9000/9100 This package contains the following: o An OS/2* graphics device driver supporting the Power 9000 and 9100 chip sets from the Weitek** Corporation. o This README file, which is formatted for viewing on your screen. You can: - Use the Table of Contents to help you locate specific topics. - Use the Find option in the Edit menu of the OS/2 System Editor to help you locate specific information. - Print the file. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOUR USE OF THE OS/2 DEVICE DRIVER FOR THE WEITEK 9000/9100 INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS: o YOU MUST BE A LICENSEE OF OS/2. o YOU MAY MAKE COPIES OF THE OS/2 DEVICE DRIVER FOR THE WEITEK 9000/9100 EQUAL TO THE NUMBER OF LICENSED COPIES OF OS/2 YOU POSSESS. o ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF YOUR OS/2 LICENSE AGREEMENT APPLY TO THIS OS/2 DEVICE DRIVER FOR THE WEITEK 9000/9100; HOWEVER, THIS DOES NOT EXTEND ANY WARRANTY OUTLINED IN SUCH AGREEMENT. CONTENTS ________ 1.0 Supported Features 1.1 Supported Resolutions 1.2 Supported Adapters 2.0 Compatibility 3.0 Preliminary Steps 4.0 Installation from Diskette 5.0 Installation in a CID Environment 6.0 Functional Restrictions 7.0 Setting Your Display to VGA Mode 8.0 APAR Fixes Included in This Driver 9.0 Trademarks 1.0 SUPPORTED FEATURES _______________________ The Weitek 9000/9100 device driver provides seamless support for accelerated display graphics and advanced color resolutions when used with the minimum required video memory. It conforms to the OS/2 32-bit flat memory model and is designed to function as a 32-bit Presentation Manager* graphics display driver under the OS/2 32-bit graphics engine. 1.1 SUPPORTED RESOLUTIONS This video accelerator driver supports these resolutions and color depths: Number of Video Memory Resolutions Colors Required 640x480 256 1MB 800x600 256 1MB 1024x768 256 1MB 1280x1024 256 2MB 1600x1200 256 4MB 640x480 65,536 1MB 800x600 65,536 1MB 1024x768 65,536 2MB 1280x1024 65,536 4MB 1600x1200 65,536 4MB 640x480 16,777,216 2MB* 800x600 16,777,216 2MB* 1024x768 16,777,216 4MB* 1280x1024 16,777,216 4MB* * Weitek 9100 offers 24 and 32 bits per pixel. 1.2 SUPPORTED ADAPTERS IBM has tested display adapters and systems containing the Weitek Power 9000/9100 chip set with the specified amount of memory. IBM is continuing to test; therefore, support for additional cards might be added over time. For a comprehensive listing of all major manufacturing products that have been tested by IBM and are OS/2 compatible, refer to the "OS/2 Hardware Compatibility List" book. This book is available electronically on the following Bulletin Board Systems: IBM National Support Center BBS (data connection: 919-517-0001) CompuServe (IBM OS/2 Support Forum \Library\IBMFiles\PCMTABLE.ZIP) Prodigy LAN Server & OS/2 BBS -Sydney Australia IBM Austria BBS - Vienna, Austria IBM BBS - Vancouver, BC, Canada IBM PS BBS - Hong Kong IBM OS/2 BBS & IBM AP OS/2 BBS - Singapore IBM BBS - Belgium IBM BBS - England IBM BBS - Spain OS2BBS - Denmark Hitline BBS- Switzerland DAP & PSP BBS - Italy IBM BBS - Jakarta IBM BBS - Thailand NOTE: The compatibility hardware test information supplied is provided for information purposes. IBM makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the operation of OS/2 on the personal computers listed. 2.0 COMPATIBILITY __________________ This graphics accelerator driver is compatible with OS/2 Warp Version 3 and 4. 3.0 PRELIMINARY STEPS ______________________ The following steps prepare your computer for the Weitek 9000/9100 device driver: 1. You must have OS/2 DOS Support installed in order to install this driver. 2. If you previously installed SVGA support, return to VGA resolution using the procedures in "Setting Your Display to VGA Mode" later in this README before you install this driver. 4.0 INSTALLATION FROM DISKETTE _______________________________ To install the Weitek 9000/9100 device driver from diskette, do the following: 1. Insert the Weitek 9000/9100 diskette into drive A (or any other diskette drive). Note: This diskette should have a volume label of "WP9X00 1". To verify, use "Label A:". 2. Open an OS/2 full-screen or OS/2 window session. 3. At the OS/2 command prompt, type the following command to copy all necessary files to the OS/2 drive: A:SETUP A: C: (where A: is the diskette drive, and C: is the drive where OS/2 is installed.) Then press Enter. 4. When prompted to do so, remove the diskette from drive A, perform a shutdown, and then restart your computer. 5. Open the OS/2 System folder. 6. Open the System Setup folder. 7. Open the Display Driver Install object. When the Display Driver Install window appears, select Primary Display Driver and then select OK. 8. When the Display Driver Select window appears, select "Weitek Power 9000 (IBM BBS)" or "Weitek Power 9100 (IBM BBS)" to install the BBS video driver. 9. When the Monitor Configuration/Selection Utility window appears, the "Install Using Defaults for Monitor Type" choice is preselected. You can accept this choice or select "Install Using Display Adapter Utility Program" to choose a different refresh rate. Then select OK. If you select the "Install Using Display Adapter Utility Program" choice, you must have the DOS monitor utility that came with your display adapter. Contact the display adapter manufacturer's technical support for information on how to use the monitor utility under OS/2. 10. When the Source Directory pop-up window appears, insert the Weitek 9000/9100 diskette into drive A. Then select Install. 11. When the installation is complete, do the following: a. Open the OS/2 System folder. b. Open the System Setup folder. c. Open the System object. d. When the Settings notebook appears, select the Screen tab. e. Select a resolution. Then close the notebook. f. Perform a shutdown and restart your computer. Note that during the installation of this driver, DISPLAY.LOG and DSPINSTL.LOG files are created in the OS2\INSTALL directory. These files identify the OS/2 system files that were updated and indicate whether the installation was successful. The contents of these files might be useful if you need to report an installation problem to IBM. 5.0 INSTALLATION IN A CID ENVIRONMENT _____________________________________ NOTES: 1. The server must contain a directory named W9_DRVS on the same drive where the OS/2 diskettes reside. The W9_DRVS directory must contain all of the files from the Weitek 9000/9100 device driver diskette. 2. OS/2 must have been successfully installed on the client using the CID (Configuration Installation Distribution) method. To install the Weitek 9000/9100 device driver using CID, use the following information to modify your LCU command file. NOTE: The following information is meant as a guide. Your LCU command file might be different. /*****************************************************/ /* LCU PRODUCT DATA SECTION */ /*****************************************************/ . . . x.w9video = 15 x.15.name='Weitek 9000/9100 Video' x.15.statevar = 'CAS_' || x.15.name x.15.instprog = 'x:\img\w9_drvs\SETUP.CMD', ' x:\img\w9_drvs ' || bootdrive || ' CID' x.15.rspdir = '' x.15.default = '' x.w9dspinstl = 16 x.16.name='Weitek CID Dspinstl' x.16.statevar = 'CAS_' || x.16.name x.16.instprog = bootdrive || '\os2\install\DSPINSTL.EXE', ' /pd:' || bootdrive || '\os2\install\p9000bb.dsc', /* the above should be p9100bb.dsc for the Weitek 9100 */ , /* also note comments must be done like this with the comma */, ' /s:x:\img\w9_drvs', ' /t:' || bootdrive, ' /mc:10', ' /res:640x480x256', ' /u' x.16.rspdir = '' x.16.default = '' /*---------------------------------------------------*/ /* NUMBER OF PROGRAMS SET UP IN THE */ /* PRODUCT DATA SECTION */ /*---------------------------------------------------*/ NUM_INSTALL_PROGS = 16 /*****************************************************/ /* INSTALLATION SECTION */ /*****************************************************/ . . . when OVERALL_STATE = 2 then do if RunInstall(x.w9video) == BAD_RC then exit Call RebootAndGotoState(3) end when OVERALL_STATE = 3 then do if RunInstall(x.w9dspinstl) == BAD_RC then exit Call CheckBoot end . . . /******************************************************/ /* ROUTINE SECTION */ /* The following information should already exist in */ /* the LCU command file. */ /******************************************************/ . . . RebootAndGotoState: parse arg new_state, other rc2 = SetState(new_state, 'RebootAndGotoState', 1) /* Set the state */ /* to go to in */ /* OVERALL_STATE */ Call SaveStates /* Save the environment vars */ Call Reboot /* Reboot the machine */ return . . . /*****************************************************/ END OF LCU INFORMATION TO BE ADDED /*****************************************************/ Following is an explanation of the line that is executed in the LCU command file: C:\OS2\INSTALL\DSPINSTL /PD:C:\OS2\INSTALL\P9000BB.DSC /S:X:\ /T:C: /MC:10 /res:640x480x256 /PD:C:\OS2\INSTALL\P9000BB.DSC where this is the full path to the DSC file to be used. The Weitek 9000 uses a different DSC file than the Weitek 9100. /S:X:\ where X:\ is the redirected source path. /T:C: where C: is the drive where OS/2 is installed. /MC:10 is the manufacturing code that distinguishes Weitek. /res:640x480x256 is a resolution/color depth from the list of "Supported Resolutions" that appears earlier in this README. NOTES: 1. Be sure you have the stated video memory required, as listed in "Supported Resolutions" earlier in this README. A safe choice is 640x480x256. Any of the listed resolutions can be selected, but your display might be damaged if you select a resolution that your display does not support. 2. After the Weitek 9000/9100 device driver has been successfully installed on the client machine using the CID method and the client machine is restarted, the resolution will be as specified by command line argument. 6.0 FUNCTIONAL RESTRICTIONS ____________________________ o After Dark** for Windows** images that move from left to right do not perform properly at 640x480x16M resolution. o To avoid a general protection fault while loading Ventura Publisher** for Windows, be sure it is in one of the 256-color resolutions. o To avoid a trap in Lotus** 1-2-3** for OS/2, do not attempt to run the program at 16.7 million colors. o WordPerfect** Versions 5.1 and 5.2 for Windows produce a general protection fault when the "Print Preview" option is selected while using 800x600x64K or 600x480x16 million color mode. o Users of the software motion video feature of MMPM/2* should expect satisfactory results in 256-color modes. However, in 64K-color modes, OS/2 2.1 users of the feature will experience unusual results. An OS/2 pervasive-fix package is available as Fix Package XR06200 for APAR PJ11051. OS/2 versions 2.11 and above have this fix. The software motion video feature is not supported in 16-million color modes. o CorelDRAW** 2.0 will not run in a WIN-OS/2* window session. It must be run in a WIN-OS/2 full-screen session. o Micrografx** Charisma 2.1 will not run in a WIN-OS/2 window session. It must be run in a WIN-OS/2 full-screen session. o IBM ValuePoint 6482 systems do not support the Photon Torpedo Vesa Local Bus adapter with Weitek Power 9000 video chip. 7.0 SETTING YOUR DISPLAY TO VGA MODE _____________________________________ Use the following procedures to return to VGA mode. o If you are installing this driver on OS/2 Warp, and you do not have a usable OS/2 Desktop, use the following procedures to return to VGA mode. However, if you have a usable Desktop, it is recommended that you use Selective Install to set your display to VGA mode. 1. Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart it. 2. When a small white box appears in the upper left-hand corner of your screen, press Alt+F1. 3. When the Recovery Choices screen appears, press V. 4. Run Selective Install to change the Windows drivers. Your display adapter is restored and can work in VGA mode. If you want to install a new display adapter or video device driver, refer to Chapter 16, "Video Procedures," in the User's Guide to OS/2 Warp. o If you are installing this driver on OS/2 2.1, 2.11, or OS/2 for Windows, and you do not have a usable OS/2 Desktop, use the following procedures to return to VGA mode. However, if you have a usable Desktop, it is recommended that you use the Display Driver Install object to set your display to VGA mode. - If you installed OS/2 from diskettes, do the following: 1. Start OS/2 using the OS/2 Installation Diskette. When prompted, insert Diskette 1 and then press Enter. When the install option screen appears, press F3 (or Esc) to exit to a command prompt. 2. Before running RSPDSPI, delete the following files: [OS2 DRIVE]:\OS2\INSTALL\P9000BB.DSC [OS2 DRIVE]:\OS2\INSTALL\P9100BB.DSC 3. Be sure RSPDSPI.EXE is in the \OS2\INSTALL directory. If it is, go to step 4. If it is not, insert Diskette 8 into drive A and unpack RSPDSPI.EXE with the following command: C:\OS2\UNPACK A:\INSTAID C: /N:RSPDSPI.EXE (where A: is the drive containing Diskette 8, and C: is the drive where OS/2 is installed.) 4. Type C: and then press Enter. 5. Type CD C:\OS2\INSTALL and then press Enter. 6. Type the following: RSPDSPI /PK:VGA /SK:NONE /S:A:\ /T:C: (In /T:C:, C: is the drive where OS/2 is installed. In /S:A:, A: is the diskette drive you use to install OS/2.) Then press Enter. - If you installed OS/2 from CD-ROM or a LAN, do the following: 1. Start OS/2 using the OS/2 Installation Diskette. When prompted, insert Diskette 1 and then press Enter. When the install option screen appears, press F3 (or Esc) to exit to a command prompt. 2. Before running RSPDSPI, delete the following files: [OS2 DRIVE]:\OS2\INSTALL\P9000BB.DSC [OS2 DRIVE]:\OS2\INSTALL\P9100BB.DSC 3. Be sure RSPDSPI.EXE is in the \OS2\INSTALL directory. If it is, go to step 4. If it is not, unpack RSPDSPI.EXE with the following command: C:\OS2\UNPACK E:\DISK_8\INSTAID C: /N:RSPDSPI.EXE (where C: is the drive where OS/2 is installed, and E: is the CD-ROM or LAN drive.) 4. Type C: and then press Enter. 5. Type CD C:\OS2\INSTALL and then press Enter. 6. Type the following: RSPDSPI /PK:VGA /SK:NONE /S:E:\OS2SE21\ /T:C: (In /T:C:, C: is the drive where OS/2 is installed. In /S:E:, E: is the CD-ROM or LAN drive.) Then press Enter. 8.0 APAR FIXES INCLUDED IN THIS DRIVER ______________________________________ Some fixed APARs may not be listed. If you received this driver through the IBM OS/2 support channel and your requested APAR is not listed, please install the driver, as your requested APAR is included. ***************** Build Level C.031 ***************** APAR= PJ16567 CUSTOMER DOES A DIR IN AN OS/2 WINDOW (1280X1024) AND WHEN HE TYPES CLS WINDOW GETS CORRUPTED WEITEK P9000 AND P9100 APAR= PJ16820 WHEN LOADING WEITEK P9000 THE WEITEK P9100 DRIVERS ARE LOADED. RESULTING FLICKERING, TRAP, VIDEO CORRUPTION. APAR= PJ19720 DIAMOND VIPER PCI ADAPTER CARD USING WEITEK P9100 DRIVERS FAIL IN 65,536 COLOR MODE WHEN PRESSING PRINT SCREEN. APAR= PJ20011 DIAMOND VIPOR ADAPTER CARD USING WEITEK P9100 DRIVERS FAIL IN 65,536 COLOR MODE WHEN PRESSING PRINT SCREEN. ***************** Build Level 0.039 ***************** APAR= PJ20827 COLOR PALATTE CORRUPTION ON THE DESKTOP WITH THE WEITEK DRIVERS APAR= PJ20960 SYS3175 IN P91DEV32.DLL WHEN EITHER MAXIMZING CM/2 OR OPENING CM/2 ***************** Build Level H.041 ***************** APAR= PJ22973 LOTUS NOTES 4.1 SHOWS FONT CORRUPTION ON WEITEK ***************** Build Level 0.043 ***************** APAR= PJ22953 WEITEK 9000 SVGA DRIVERS DISPLAY BLACK ICONS IN MICRO STATION 95 FOR OS/2 APAR= PJ23110 FAX SCREENS APPEAR ALL BLACK WITH WEITEK DRIVERS ***************** Build Level 0.045 ***************** APAR= PJ21641 WEITEK 9000/9100 FIX CAN NOT APPLY INTO THE WARP-J VERSION ***************** Build Level 0.047 ***************** APAR= PJ23570 CHART WINDOW DOES NOT SHOW TEXT USING WEITEK DISPLAY DRIVER ***************** Build Level 0.050 ***************** APAR= PJ23874 VIDEO CORRUPTION IN WINOS2 WINDOW WITH WEITEK P9100 DRIVERS APAR= JR09595 VIDEO CORRUPTION IN WINOS2 WINDOW WITH WEITEK P9100 DRIVERS 9.0 TRADEMARKS _______________ The following terms, denoted by an asterisk (*) in this file, are trademarks or registered trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States and/or other countries: DCAF IBM MMPM/2 OS/2 Presentation Manager WIN-OS/2 The following terms, denoted by a double asterisk (**) in this file, are trademarks or registered trademarks of other companies as follows: TRADEMARK OWNER Actix Actix Systems Corporation After Dark Berkely Systems, Inc. CorelDRAW Coral Corporation Lotus Lotus Development Corporation Micrografx Micrografx Incorporatedx Photon Torpedo Personal Computer Graphics Corporation Sigma Designs Sigma Designs, Inc. Ventura Publisher Ventura Software, Inc. Weitek Weitek Corporation Windows Microsoft Corporation WordPerfect WordPerfect Corporation 1-2-3 Lotus Development Corporation IBM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, IBM GRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY RELATED PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS. THIS DRIVER IS COPYRIGHTED BY INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION. ALL APPROPRIATE RESTRICTIONS APPLY. (End of Document)