TITLE
    NeXTSTEP 3.3 Driver: IBM ThinkPad 755CX Display
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Modified: 		71982
3/5/99
3/5/99
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    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 3.30, is avaiable on Apple's FTP servers at:
    ftp://ftp.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/MultiCountry/Enterprise/nextstep/drivers/released/ThinkPad755CX.pkg.compressed

    Driver Name / Installer .pkg: IBMThinkPad755CXDisplayDriver
    Driver Type: Display
    Driver Scope: Specific Product
    Supported Components: Western Digital WD90C24
    PC Bus / Interface Supported by Driver**: Integrated

    General Overview notes: This device driver supports the built in LCD and external CRT display for IBM Thinkpad 755CX system. It supports 800x600 display in 16-bit color.

    Supported Products / Add-on Adapters:


    Supported Products / Systems (ie integrated into PC System):
    IBM ThinkPad 755CX

    Special Features of Driver / Driver Notes:
    This driver can display in 1024x768 mode on an external CRT if the LCD is not active.

    This device driver provides information in the Configure application's help panel. Choose Info>Help from the Configure menu and scroll down to find this device driver's help topic.

    Display Driver Details

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

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

    32 Bit Color Modes**:


    16 Bit Color Modes**:
    800x600 (1MB+)

    8 Bit Color / Greyscale Modes**:
    1024x768 (1MB+), 800x600 (1MB+)

    Known Problems



    Driver Version Notes


    ** - 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

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