TITLE
    IBM ThinkPad 760ED OPENSTEP Driver Overview
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Modified: 		72507
12/19/98
3/19/99
TOPIC

    This article discusses a device driver for the OPENSTEP Mach operating system, versions 4.0 through 4.2.

DISCUSSION

    Driver: IBM ThinkPad 760ED Display
    Last Update: December 18, 1997

    Availability Information

    A version of this driver is on the OPENSTEP CD-ROM
    An updated release version of this driver, version 4.03, is avaiable on Apple's FTP servers at:
    ftp://ftp.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/MultiCountry/Enterprise/openstep/drivers/released/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 / 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)

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

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

    Driver Version Notes

    4.01 - Initial version of this driver
    4.02 - 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.

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