TITLE
    NeXTSTEP 3.3 Driver: Compaq QVision
Article ID:
Created:
Modified: 		71780
3/3/99
3/3/99
TOPIC

    This document discusses a device driver for the NeXTSTEP operating system, version 3.3. This driver will not work with any version of OPENSTEP.

DISCUSSION

    Availability Information

    An updated release version of this driver, version 3.31, is avaiable on Apple's FTP servers at:
    ftp://ftp.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/MultiCountry/Enterprise/nextstep/drivers/released/Compaq_QVision.pkg.compressed

    Driver Name / Installer .pkg: QVision
    Driver Type: Display
    Driver Scope: Product Family
    Supported Components: AT&T ATT20C505 RAMDAC, Brooktree Bt484 RAMDAC, Brooktree Bt485 RAMDAC, Brooktree Bt485A RAMDAC, Compaq QV30E00, Compaq QV32E02, Compaq QV35P04, Compaq QV64P10
    PC Bus / Interface Supported by Driver**: EISA, Integrated, PCI

    General Overview notes: This device driver supports the QVision family of display adapters and on-board implementations.

    Supported Products / Add-on Adapters:
    QVision 1024/E EISA (QV30E, QV32E)
    QVision 1280/E EISA (QV32E)
    QVision 1280/P PCI (QV35P, QV64P)

    Supported Products / Systems (ie integrated into PC System):
    Compaq Deskpro XE560
    Compaq Deskpro XE466
    Compaq Deskpro 5100

    Special Features of Driver / Driver Notes:


    Display Driver Details

    Supported Connectors: 15-pin High Density (VGA)
    Access Mode: Linear Framebuffer
    Adapter Memory: 1MB VRAM, 2MB VRAM

    Display Modes (Number in () after resolution indicates frame buffer size required)

    32 Bit Color Modes**:
    640x480 (2MB+)

    16 Bit Color Modes**:
    1024x768 (2MB+), 800x600 (1MB+)

    8 Bit Color / Greyscale Modes**:
    1024x768 (1MB+), 1280x1024 (2MB+)

    Known Problems



    Driver Version Notes

    3.31 Added support for latest QVision 1280P (QV64P)

    ** - Indicates information that is inclusive of the entire capability of this driver. Not all devices supported by this driver may include all features listed. Check any available NeXTanswers and the hardware manual for the device for additional information.

    Product Vendor
    Compaq Computers
    20555 State Highway 249
    Houston, TX 77070
    USA

    +1 (800) 345 1518 USA toll-free phone sales and information
    +1 (800) 652 6672 USA toll-free phone technical support
    +1 (800) 263 5868 Canada toll-free customer support phone
    +1 (713) 370 0670 international phone
    +1 (713) 378 1418 BBS
    WWW: http://www.compaq.com/

Document Information
Product Area: Apple Software
Category: NeXTSTEP
Sub Category: Drivers

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