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    NeXTSTEP 3.3 Driver: IBM ThinkPad 760ED Display
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3/5/99
3/5/99
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 BETA version of this driver, version 3.32, is avaiable on Apple's FTP servers at:
    ftp://ftp.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/MultiCountry/Enterprise/nextstep/drivers/beta/ThinkPad760ED.pkg.compressed

    Driver Name / Installer .pkg: IBMThinkPad760EDDisplayDriver
    Driver Type: Display
    Driver Scope: Specific Product
    Supported Components: Trident Cyber9382, Trident Cyber9385
    PC Bus / Interface Supported by Driver**: Integrated

    General Overview notes: This device driver supports the built in LCD for IBM Thinkpad 760E, 760ED and 560 systems. The external monitor is also supported in all modes.


    Supported Products / Add-on Adapters:


    Supported Products / Systems (ie integrated into PC System):
    IBM ThinkPad 760E
    IBM ThinkPad 760ED
    IBM ThinkPad 560


    Special Features of Driver / Driver Notes:
    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, 2MB DRAM

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

    32 Bit Color Modes**:


    16 Bit Color Modes**:
    1024x768 (2MB+), 640x480 (1MB+), 800x600 (1MB+)

    8 Bit Color / Greyscale Modes**:
    1024x768 (1MB+), 1280x1024 (2MB+), 640X480 (1MB+), 800x600 (1MB+)

    Known Problems

    Due to ongoing development and testing of OPENSTEP 4.0, the beta version (v3.30) of this driver will neither be tested on NEXTSTEP 3.3 nor upgraded to "Released" status.

    Driver Version Notes

    3.30 - Initial version of this driver
    3.31 - Support added for ThinkPad 760E, and external monitor connector.
    3.32 - Supports switching of display devices through "Fn-F7"
    - Added support for 1280x1024 modes
    - 70Hz modes replaced by 75Hz modes

    ** - 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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